KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,360 km
8,301 miles
ZHP
High Prairie
Canada
Distance
13,360 km
8,301 mi / 7,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL ZHP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport High Prairie Airport
IATA Code KGL ZHP
ICAO Code HRYR CZHP
City Kigali High Prairie
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,974 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.390000, -116.470000

Kigali (KGL) to High Prairie (ZHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to High Prairie Airport (ZHP) in High Prairie, Canada is 13,360 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 20:59 in Kigali, it's 12:59 in High Prairie. 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 2,885 feet between the two airports. High Prairie Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from High Prairie (ZHP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 39° (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 High Prairie Airport (ZHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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