KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,889 km
7,388 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
11,889 km
7,388 mi / 6,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YEL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL YEL
ICAO Code HRYR CYEL
City Kigali Elliot Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.350000, -82.560000

Kigali (KGL) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 11,889 kilometers (7,388 miles / 6,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 06:48 in Kigali, it's 23:48 in Elliot 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 3,772 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 75° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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