KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,549 km
7,797 miles
YDJ
Hatchet Lake
Canada
Distance
12,549 km
7,797 mi / 6,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YDJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Hatchet Lake Airport
IATA Code KGL YDJ
ICAO Code HRYR CJL2
City Kigali Hatchet Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,362 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.660000, -103.540000

Kigali (KGL) to Hatchet Lake (YDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) in Hatchet Lake, Canada is 12,549 kilometers (7,797 miles / 6,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 11:10 in Kigali, it's 03:10 in Hatchet Lake. 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 3,497 feet between the two airports. Hatchet Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Hatchet Lake (YDJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 52° (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 Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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