KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,714 km
7,900 miles
UCY
Union City
United States
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL UCY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Everett-Stewart Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL UCY
ICAO Code HRYR KUCY
City Kigali Union City
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 346 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 36.380000, -88.990000

Kigali (KGL) to Union City (UCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (UCY) in Union City, United States is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Kigali, it's 11:02 in Union City. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,513 feet between the two airports. Everett-Stewart Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Union City (UCY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (UCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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