KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,959 km
8,674 miles
YAA
Anahim Lake
Canada
Distance
13,959 km
8,674 mi / 7,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YAA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Anahim Lake Airport
IATA Code KGL YAA
ICAO Code HRYR CAJ4
City Kigali Anahim Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.450000, -125.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Anahim Lake (YAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) in Anahim Lake, Canada is 13,959 kilometers (8,674 miles / 7,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 21:53 in Kigali, it's 11:53 in Anahim Lake. With a 10-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 1,224 feet between the two airports. Anahim Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Anahim Lake (YAA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Anahim Lake Airport (YAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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