DNS
Denison
United States
13,014 km
8,086 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,014 km
8,086 mi / 7,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DNS KGL
Airport Name Denison Municipal Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DNS KGL
ICAO Code KDNS HRYR
City Denison Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,274 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -95.380000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Denison (DNS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) in Denison, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,014 kilometers (8,086 miles / 7,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 11:08 in Denison, it's 19:08 in Kigali. 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 3,585 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Denison Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Denison (DNS) follows a heading of 317° (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 Denison Municipal Airport (DNS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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