KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,674 km
7,876 miles
YWJ
Deline
Canada
Distance
12,674 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
348°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YWJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Deline Airport
IATA Code KGL YWJ
ICAO Code HRYR CYWJ
City Kigali Deline
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 703 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 65.210000, -123.440000

Kigali (KGL) to Deline (YWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Deline Airport (YWJ) in Deline, Canada is 12,674 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 11:28 in Kigali, it's 03:28 in Deline. With a 8-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 4,156 feet between the two airports. Deline Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Deline (YWJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Deline Airport (YWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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