KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,742 km
7,918 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
12,742 km
7,918 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YKJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code KGL YKJ
ICAO Code HRYR CYKJ
City Kigali Key Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 57.260000, -105.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 09:25 in Kigali, it's 01:25 in Key Lake. With a 8-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 3,180 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 50° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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