KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,713 km
7,278 miles
YCM
Niagara-on-the-lake
Canada
Distance
11,713 km
7,278 mi / 6,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YCM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport St Catharines / Niagara District Airport
IATA Code KGL YCM
ICAO Code HRYR CYSN
City Kigali Niagara-on-the-lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 321 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.190000, -79.170000

Kigali (KGL) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 11,713 kilometers (7,278 miles / 6,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 10:17 in Kigali, it's 03:17 in Niagara-on-the-lake. 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 4,538 feet between the two airports. St Catharines / Niagara District Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 78° (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 St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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