KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,217 km
6,970 miles
YHU
Longueuil
Canada
Distance
11,217 km
6,970 mi / 6,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YHU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Montréal / St-Hubert Airport
IATA Code KGL YHU
ICAO Code HRYR CYHU
City Kigali Longueuil
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.520000, -73.420000

Kigali (KGL) to Longueuil (YHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Montréal / St-Hubert Airport (YHU) in Longueuil, Canada is 11,217 kilometers (6,970 miles / 6,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 23:12 in Kigali, it's 17:12 in Longueuil. 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 4,769 feet between the two airports. Montréal / St-Hubert Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Longueuil (YHU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (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 Montréal / St-Hubert Airport (YHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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