# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Qikiqtarjuaq (YVM)

> 10,387 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,387 km / 6,454 mi / 5,609 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 87° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 09:10 in Kigali, it's 03:10 in Qikiqtarjuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,838 ft (YVM is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvm-qikiqtarjuaq-qikiqtarjuaq-airport/1ef266de-b33e-69f4-9d57-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYVM
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 67.550000, -64.030000
- Elevation: 21 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:10 in Kigali, it's 03:10 in Qikiqtarjuaq.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvm-qikiqtarjuaq-qikiqtarjuaq-airport/1ef266de-b33e-69f4-9d57-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)