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.