KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,037 km
6,858 miles
YTF
Alma
Canada
Distance
11,037 km
6,858 mi / 5,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YTF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Alma Airport
IATA Code KGL YTF
ICAO Code HRYR CYTF
City Kigali Alma
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 445 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.510000, -71.640000

Kigali (KGL) to Alma (YTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Alma Airport (YTF) in Alma, Canada is 11,037 kilometers (6,858 miles / 5,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 01:13 in Kigali, it's 18:13 in Alma. With a 7-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 4,414 feet between the two airports. Alma Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Alma (YTF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (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 Alma Airport (YTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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