The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 11,243 kilometers (6,986 miles / 6,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 10:21 in Kigali, it's 03:21 in Dorval. 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 4,741 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Dorval (YUL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.