KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,221 km
6,351 miles
YYR
Goose Bay
Canada
Distance
10,221 km
6,351 mi / 5,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
323°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YYR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Goose Bay Airport
IATA Code KGL YYR
ICAO Code HRYR CYYR
City Kigali Goose Bay
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Goose_Bay
Elevation 4,859 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.320000, -60.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Goose Bay (YYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Goose Bay Airport (YYR) in Goose Bay, Canada is 10,221 kilometers (6,351 miles / 5,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 06:33 in Kigali, it's 01:33 in Goose Bay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,699 feet between the two airports. Goose Bay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Goose Bay (YYR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Goose Bay Airport (YYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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