KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,635 km
6,608 miles
YSJ
Saint John
Canada
Distance
10,635 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YSJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Saint John Airport
IATA Code KGL YSJ
ICAO Code HRYR CYSJ
City Kigali Saint John
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Halifax
Elevation 4,859 ft 357 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.320000, -65.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Saint John (YSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada is 10,635 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 09:16 in Kigali, it's 04:16 in Saint John. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,502 feet between the two airports. Saint John Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Saint John (YSJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Saint John Airport (YSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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