KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,548 km
6,555 miles
XGR
Kangiqsualujjuaq
Canada
Distance
10,548 km
6,555 mi / 5,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XGR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
IATA Code KGL XGR
ICAO Code HRYR CYLU
City Kigali Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Iqaluit
Elevation 4,859 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.710000, -65.990000

Kigali (KGL) to Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Canada is 10,548 kilometers (6,555 miles / 5,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Canada. 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 04:28 in Kigali, it's 21:28 in Kangiqsualujjuaq. With a 7-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 4,644 feet between the two airports. Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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