KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,671 km
8,495 miles
YBA
Banff
Canada
Distance
13,671 km
8,495 mi / 7,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YBA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Banff Airport
IATA Code KGL YBA
ICAO Code HRYR CYBA
City Kigali Banff
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,583 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.210000, -115.540000

Kigali (KGL) to Banff (YBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Banff Airport (YBA) in Banff, Canada is 13,671 kilometers (8,495 miles / 7,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 01:08 in Kigali, it's 16:08 in Banff. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Banff (YBA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Banff Airport (YBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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