KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,852 km
7,364 miles
YEM
Manitowaning
Canada
Distance
11,852 km
7,364 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
318°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YEM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Manitoulin East Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL YEM
ICAO Code HRYR CYEM
City Kigali Manitowaning
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 869 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.840000, -81.860000

Kigali (KGL) to Manitowaning (YEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Manitoulin East Municipal Airport (YEM) in Manitowaning, Canada is 11,852 kilometers (7,364 miles / 6,400 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 12:31 in Kigali, it's 06:31 in Manitowaning. With a 6-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 3,990 feet between the two airports. Manitoulin East Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Manitowaning (YEM) 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 Manitoulin East Municipal Airport (YEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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