KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,473 km
8,372 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
13,473 km
8,372 mi / 7,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YQU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code KGL YQU
ICAO Code HRYR CYQU
City Kigali Grande Prairie
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.180000, -118.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 13,473 kilometers (8,372 miles / 7,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 10:48 in Kigali, it's 01:48 in Grande Prairie. With a 9-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 2,664 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 37° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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