KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,106 km
8,143 miles
YOJ
High Level
Canada
Distance
13,106 km
8,143 mi / 7,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YOJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport High Level Airport
IATA Code KGL YOJ
ICAO Code HRYR CYOJ
City Kigali High Level
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,110 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.620000, -117.170000

Kigali (KGL) to High Level (YOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to High Level Airport (YOJ) in High Level, Canada is 13,106 kilometers (8,143 miles / 7,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 09:50 in Kigali, it's 01:50 in High Level. 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 3,749 feet between the two airports. High Level Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from High Level (YOJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 38° (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 High Level Airport (YOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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