KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,416 km
7,715 miles
YDW
Obre Lake
Canada
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
337°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YDW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport North of Sixty Airport
IATA Code KGL YDW
ICAO Code HRYR CKV4
City Kigali Obre Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Yellowknife
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 60.320000, -103.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Obre Lake (YDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to North of Sixty Airport (YDW) in Obre Lake, Canada is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 16:24 in Kigali, it's 08:24 in Obre 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 3,664 feet between the two airports. North of Sixty Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Obre Lake (YDW) 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 North of Sixty Airport (YDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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