KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,591 km
8,445 miles
YJP
Hinton
Canada
Distance
13,591 km
8,445 mi / 7,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YJP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Hinton / Jasper-Hinton Airport
IATA Code KGL YJP
ICAO Code HRYR CEC4
City Kigali Hinton
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,006 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.320000, -117.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Hinton (YJP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Hinton / Jasper-Hinton Airport (YJP) in Hinton, Canada is 13,591 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 08:14 in Kigali, it's 23:14 in Hinton. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hinton (YJP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 39° (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 Hinton / Jasper-Hinton Airport (YJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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