KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,836 km
6,733 miles
YWB
Kangiqsujuaq
Canada
Distance
10,836 km
6,733 mi / 5,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
332°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YWB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
IATA Code KGL YWB
ICAO Code HRYR CYKG
City Kigali Kangiqsujuaq
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 501 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.590000, -71.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada is 10,836 kilometers (6,733 miles / 5,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 20:37 in Kigali, it's 14:37 in Kangiqsujuaq. With a 6-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 4,358 feet between the two airports. Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 80° (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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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