KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,956 km
7,429 miles
YHN
Hornepayne
Canada
Distance
11,956 km
7,429 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YHN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Hornepayne Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL YHN
ICAO Code HRYR CYHN
City Kigali Hornepayne
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.190000, -84.760000

Kigali (KGL) to Hornepayne (YHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Hornepayne Municipal Airport (YHN) in Hornepayne, Canada is 11,956 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 10:07 in Kigali, it's 03:07 in Hornepayne. 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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Hornepayne Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Hornepayne (YHN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 72° (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 Hornepayne Municipal Airport (YHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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