KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,200 km
8,202 miles
YBY
Bonnyville
Canada
Distance
13,200 km
8,202 mi / 7,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YBY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Bonnyville Airport
IATA Code KGL YBY
ICAO Code HRYR CYBF
City Kigali Bonnyville
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,836 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.300000, -110.740000

Kigali (KGL) to Bonnyville (YBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Bonnyville Airport (YBY) in Bonnyville, Canada is 13,200 kilometers (8,202 miles / 7,127 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 11:37 in Kigali, it's 03:37 in Bonnyville. 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 3,023 feet between the two airports. Bonnyville Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Bonnyville (YBY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Bonnyville Airport (YBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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