FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
13,421 km
8,340 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,421 km
8,340 mi / 7,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

FRN KGL
Airport Name Bryant Army Air Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FRN KGL
ICAO Code PAFR HRYR
City Fort Richardson (Anchorage) Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Kigali
Elevation 387 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 61.270000, -149.650000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,421 kilometers (8,340 miles / 7,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 09:03 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), it's 20:03 in Kigali. With a 11-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 4,472 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Bryant Army Air Field.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) follows a heading of 360° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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