The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 12,346 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 08:21 in Kigali, it's 00:21 in Sandy Lake. 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 3,908 feet between the two airports. Sandy Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 63° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.