KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,312 km
7,029 miles
YGW
Kuujjuarapik
Canada
Distance
11,312 km
7,029 mi / 6,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
326°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YGW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kuujjuarapik Airport
IATA Code KGL YGW
ICAO Code HRYR CYGW
City Kigali Kuujjuarapik
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.280000, -77.770000

Kigali (KGL) to Kuujjuarapik (YGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) in Kuujjuarapik, Canada is 11,312 kilometers (7,029 miles / 6,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 00:39 in Kigali, it's 18:39 in Kuujjuarapik. 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 4,825 feet between the two airports. Kuujjuarapik Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kuujjuarapik (YGW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Kuujjuarapik Airport (YGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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