KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,449 km
7,735 miles
YHP
Poplar Hill
Canada
Distance
12,449 km
7,735 mi / 6,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YHP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Poplar Hill Airport
IATA Code KGL YHP
ICAO Code HRYR CPV7
City Kigali Poplar Hill
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,095 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.110000, -94.260000

Kigali (KGL) to Poplar Hill (YHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Poplar Hill Airport (YHP) in Poplar Hill, Canada is 12,449 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 22:54 in Kigali, it's 15:54 in Poplar Hill. 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 3,764 feet between the two airports. Poplar Hill Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Poplar Hill (YHP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 63° (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 Poplar Hill Airport (YHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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