KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,165 km
8,802 miles
YXX
Abbotsford
Canada
Distance
14,165 km
8,802 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YXX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Abbotsford Airport
IATA Code KGL YXX
ICAO Code HRYR CYXX
City Kigali Abbotsford
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,859 ft 195 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.030000, -122.360000

Kigali (KGL) to Abbotsford (YXX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Abbotsford Airport (YXX) in Abbotsford, Canada is 14,165 kilometers (8,802 miles / 7,648 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 10:52 in Kigali, it's 00:52 in Abbotsford. With a 10-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 4,664 feet between the two airports. Abbotsford Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Abbotsford (YXX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Abbotsford Airport (YXX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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