KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,040 km
7,481 miles
YSY
Sachs Harbour
Canada
Distance
12,040 km
7,481 mi / 6,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
352°
north

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Airport Comparison

KGL YSY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
IATA Code KGL YSY
ICAO Code HRYR CYSY
City Kigali Sachs Harbour
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 282 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 71.990000, -125.240000

Kigali (KGL) to Sachs Harbour (YSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) in Sachs Harbour, Canada is 12,040 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 06:51 in Kigali, it's 22:51 in Sachs Harbour. With a 8-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 4,577 feet between the two airports. Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sachs Harbour (YSY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 26° (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 Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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