KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,156 km
8,175 miles
YXE
Saskatoon
Canada
Distance
13,156 km
8,175 mi / 7,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YXE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
IATA Code KGL YXE
ICAO Code HRYR CYXE
City Kigali Saskatoon
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.170000, -106.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Saskatoon (YXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) in Saskatoon, Canada is 13,156 kilometers (8,175 miles / 7,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 05:43 in Kigali, it's 21:43 in Saskatoon. 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 3,206 feet between the two airports. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Saskatoon (YXE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 51° (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 Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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