KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,229 km
7,598 miles
YPL
Pickle Lake
Canada
Distance
12,229 km
7,598 mi / 6,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
325°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YPL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pickle Lake Airport
IATA Code KGL YPL
ICAO Code HRYR CYPL
City Kigali Pickle Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Panama
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,267 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.450000, -90.210000

Kigali (KGL) to Pickle Lake (YPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) in Pickle Lake, Canada is 12,229 kilometers (7,598 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 02:13 in Kigali, it's 19:13 in Pickle Lake. With a 7-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 3,592 feet between the two airports. Pickle Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pickle Lake (YPL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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