FRI
Fort Riley (Junction City)
United States
13,254 km
8,236 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,254 km
8,236 mi / 7,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FRI KGL
Airport Name Marshall Army Air Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FRI KGL
ICAO Code KFRI HRYR
City Fort Riley (Junction City) Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,066 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -96.800000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,254 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 04:19 in Fort Riley (Junction City), it's 12:19 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 3,793 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Marshall Army Air Field.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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