KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,935 km
8,659 miles
YPR
Prince Rupert
Canada
Distance
13,935 km
8,659 mi / 7,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YPR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Prince Rupert Airport
IATA Code KGL YPR
ICAO Code HRYR CYPR
City Kigali Prince Rupert
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,859 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.290000, -130.450000

Kigali (KGL) to Prince Rupert (YPR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) in Prince Rupert, Canada is 13,935 kilometers (8,659 miles / 7,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 01:15 in Kigali, it's 15:15 in Prince Rupert. With a 10-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 4,743 feet between the two airports. Prince Rupert Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Prince Rupert (YPR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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