Airport Comparison
| APG | KGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Phillips Army Air Field | Kigali International Airport |
| IATA Code | APG | KGL |
| ICAO Code | KAPG | HRYR |
| City | Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) | Kigali |
| Country | United States | Rwanda |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Kigali |
| Elevation | 45 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.500000, -76.200000 | -1.970000, 30.140000 |
Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Phillips Army Air Field (APG) in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,544 kilometers (7,173 miles / 6,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 United States with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen), it's 18:18 in Kigali. With a 7-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 4,815 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Phillips Army Air Field.
The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Aberdeen) (APG) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Phillips Army Air Field (APG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.