KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,599 km
7,829 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
12,599 km
7,829 mi / 6,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
336°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YNL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code KGL YNL
ICAO Code HRYR CYNL
City Kigali Points North Landing
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.280000, -104.080000

Kigali (KGL) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 12,599 kilometers (7,829 miles / 6,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 13:32 in Kigali, it's 05:32 in Points North Landing. 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 3,254 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Points North Landing (YNL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 51° (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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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