KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,301 km
8,886 miles
YKM
Yakima
United States
Distance
14,301 km
8,886 mi / 7,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YKM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field
IATA Code KGL YKM
ICAO Code HRYR KYKM
City Kigali Yakima
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.570000, -120.540000

Kigali (KGL) to Yakima (YKM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) in Yakima, United States is 14,301 kilometers (8,886 miles / 7,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 United States. 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 08:21 in Kigali, it's 22:21 in Yakima. With a 10-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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yakima (YKM) 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 Yakima Air Trml/Mcallister Field (YKM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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