KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,011 km
7,463 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
12,011 km
7,463 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL YAP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code KGL YAP
ICAO Code HRYR PTYA
City Kigali Yap Island
Country Rwanda Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 4,859 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.500000, 138.080000

Kigali (KGL) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 12,011 kilometers (7,463 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Micronesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Kigali, it's 10:06 in Yap Island. 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 4,768 feet between the two airports. Yap International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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