The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lansdowne House Airport (YLH) in Lansdowne House, Canada is 12,052 kilometers (7,489 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 20:56 in Kigali, it's 14:56 in Lansdowne House. 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 4,025 feet between the two airports. Lansdowne House Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lansdowne House (YLH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Lansdowne House Airport (YLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.