CWX
Willcox
United States
14,652 km
9,104 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,652 km
9,104 mi / 7,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Phoenix
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CWX KGL
Airport Name Cochise County Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CWX KGL
ICAO Code KP33 HRYR
City Willcox Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,187 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 32.250000, -109.890000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Willcox (CWX) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cochise County Airport (CWX) in Willcox, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,652 kilometers (9,104 miles / 7,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 10:47 in Willcox, it's 19:47 in Kigali. 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 Kigali (KGL) to Willcox (CWX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Cochise County Airport (CWX) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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