# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Haines Junction (YHT)

> 13,391 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,391 km / 8,321 mi / 7,231 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 353° (north)
- **Return heading**: 14° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 02:13 in Kigali, it's 17:13 in Haines Junction)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,709 ft (YHT is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Haines Junction Airport (YHT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yht-haines-junction-haines-junction-airport/1ef266de-b04e-6dde-84f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Haines Junction, Canada
- ICAO: CYHT
- Timezone: America/Whitehorse
- Coordinates: 60.790000, -137.550000
- Elevation: 2,150 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:13 in Kigali, it's 17:13 in Haines Junction.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Haines Junction Airport (YHT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yht-haines-junction-haines-junction-airport/1ef266de-b04e-6dde-84f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)