KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,107 km
8,144 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
13,107 km
8,144 mi / 7,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YLJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code KGL YLJ
ICAO Code HRYR CYLJ
City Kigali Meadow Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.130000, -108.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 13,107 kilometers (8,144 miles / 7,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 07:23 in Kigali, it's 23:23 in Meadow 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 3,283 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 48° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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