KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,601 km
7,830 miles
YBV
Berens River
Canada
Distance
12,601 km
7,830 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YBV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Berens River Airport
IATA Code KGL YBV
ICAO Code HRYR CYBV
City Kigali Berens River
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,859 ft 728 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.360000, -97.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Berens River (YBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Berens River Airport (YBV) in Berens River, Canada is 12,601 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 13:38 in Kigali, it's 06:38 in Berens River. 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 4,131 feet between the two airports. Berens River Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Berens River (YBV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 60° (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 Berens River Airport (YBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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