# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Points North Landing (YNL)

> 12,599 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,599 km / 7,829 mi / 6,803 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 13:32 in Kigali, it's 05:32 in Points North Landing)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,254 ft (YNL is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Points North Landing Airport (YNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ynl-points-north-landing-points-north-landing-airport/1ef266de-b156-6c7c-b2fa-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Points North Landing, Canada
- ICAO: CYNL
- Timezone: America/Regina
- Coordinates: 58.280000, -104.080000
- Elevation: 1,605 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:32 in Kigali, it's 05:32 in Points North Landing.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Points North Landing Airport (YNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ynl-points-north-landing-points-north-landing-airport/1ef266de-b156-6c7c-b2fa-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)