KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,161 km
6,314 miles
YHR
Chevery
Canada
Distance
10,161 km
6,314 mi / 5,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YHR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Chevery Airport
IATA Code KGL YHR
ICAO Code HRYR CYHR
City Kigali Chevery
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation 4,859 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.470000, -59.640000

Kigali (KGL) to Chevery (YHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chevery Airport (YHR) in Chevery, Canada is 10,161 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 17:18 in Kigali, it's 11:18 in Chevery. 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 4,820 feet between the two airports. Chevery Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Chevery (YHR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Chevery Airport (YHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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