KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,660 km
7,866 miles
ZFD
Fond-Du-Lac
Canada
Distance
12,660 km
7,866 mi / 6,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZFD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Fond-Du-Lac Airport
IATA Code KGL ZFD
ICAO Code HRYR CZFD
City Kigali Fond-Du-Lac
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 814 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 59.330000, -107.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Fond-Du-Lac (ZFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Fond-Du-Lac Airport (ZFD) in Fond-Du-Lac, Canada is 12,660 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 04:16 in Kigali, it's 20:16 in Fond-Du-Lac. 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 4,045 feet between the two airports. Fond-Du-Lac Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Fond-Du-Lac (ZFD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 48° (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 Fond-Du-Lac Airport (ZFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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