KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,264 km
8,863 miles
YWH
Victoria
Canada
Distance
14,264 km
8,863 mi / 7,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
338°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YWH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base)
IATA Code KGL YWH
ICAO Code HRYR CYWH
City Kigali Victoria
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.420000, -123.390000

Kigali (KGL) to Victoria (YWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) in Victoria, Canada is 14,264 kilometers (8,863 miles / 7,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 06:28 in Kigali, it's 21:28 in Victoria. With a 9-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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria (YWH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Victoria Harbour BC (Water Seaplane Base) (YWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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