# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Smiths Falls (YSH)

> 11,422 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,422 km / 7,097 mi / 6,167 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 80° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 12:35 in Kigali, it's 06:35 in Smiths Falls)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,443 ft (YSH 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

### [Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysh-smiths-falls-smiths-falls-montague-russ-beach-airport/1ef266de-b29c-6db6-aa8a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Smiths Falls, Canada
- ICAO: CYSH
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 44.950000, -75.940000
- Elevation: 416 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 12:35 in Kigali, it's 06:35 in Smiths Falls.
With a 6-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)
- [Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (YSH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ysh-smiths-falls-smiths-falls-montague-russ-beach-airport/1ef266de-b29c-6db6-aa8a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)