KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,013 km
6,843 miles
YAB
Arctic Bay Airport
Canada
Distance
11,013 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
344°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YAB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Arctic Bay Airport
IATA Code KGL YAB
ICAO Code HRYR CYAB
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation 4,859 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 73.010000, -85.040000

Kigali (KGL) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay Airport, Canada is 11,013 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 03:30 in Kigali, it's 20:30 in Arctic Bay Airport. 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 4,787 feet between the two airports. Arctic Bay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 66° (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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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