KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,656 km
7,242 miles
YYB
North Bay
Canada
Distance
11,656 km
7,242 mi / 6,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YYB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport North Bay Airport
IATA Code KGL YYB
ICAO Code HRYR CYYB
City Kigali North Bay
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.360000, -79.420000

Kigali (KGL) to North Bay (YYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to North Bay Airport (YYB) in North Bay, Canada is 11,656 kilometers (7,242 miles / 6,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 11:00 in Kigali, it's 04:00 in North Bay. With a 7-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 3,644 feet between the two airports. North Bay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from North Bay (YYB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 North Bay Airport (YYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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