KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
13,662 km
8,489 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,662 km
8,489 mi / 7,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KRE YYC
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KRE YYC
ICAO Code HBBO CYYC
City Kirundo Calgary
Country Burundi Canada
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,511 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 51.110000, -114.020000

Kirundo (KRE) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,662 kilometers (8,489 miles / 7,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Burundi 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 05:55 in Kirundo, it's 20:55 in Calgary. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 44° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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