KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,341 km
8,290 miles
YYN
Swift Current
Canada
Distance
13,341 km
8,290 mi / 7,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YYN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Swift Current Airport
IATA Code KGL YYN
ICAO Code HRYR CYYN
City Kigali Swift Current
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,680 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.290000, -107.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Swift Current (YYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Swift Current Airport (YYN) in Swift Current, Canada is 13,341 kilometers (8,290 miles / 7,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 09:33 in Kigali, it's 01:33 in Swift Current. 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 2,179 feet between the two airports. Swift Current Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Swift Current (YYN) 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 Swift Current Airport (YYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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