Airport Comparison
| KGL | YMJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kigali International Airport | Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport |
| IATA Code | KGL | YMJ |
| ICAO Code | HRYR | CYMJ |
| City | Kigali | Moose Jaw |
| Country | Rwanda | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft | 1,892 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.970000, 30.140000 | 50.330000, -105.560000 |
Kigali (KGL) to Moose Jaw (YMJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) in Moose Jaw, Canada is 13,219 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.
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 13:08 in Kigali, it's 05:08 in Moose Jaw. 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 2,967 feet between the two airports. Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.
The return flight from Moose Jaw (YMJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 53° (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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.