KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,591 km
7,202 miles
YHK
Gjoa Haven
Canada
Distance
11,591 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YHK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Gjoa Haven Airport
IATA Code KGL YHK
ICAO Code HRYR CYHK
City Kigali Gjoa Haven
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 152 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 68.640000, -95.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Gjoa Haven (YHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) in Gjoa Haven, Canada is 11,591 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 09:45 in Kigali, it's 00:45 in Gjoa Haven. With a 9-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 4,707 feet between the two airports. Gjoa Haven Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Gjoa Haven (YHK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 57° (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 Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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