GXY
Greeley
United States
13,779 km
8,562 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,779 km
8,562 mi / 7,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
59°
east northeast

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GXY KGL
Airport Name Greeley-Weld County Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GXY KGL
ICAO Code KGXY HRYR
City Greeley Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,697 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.440000, -104.630000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Greeley (GXY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) in Greeley, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,779 kilometers (8,562 miles / 7,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 20:02 in Greeley, it's 05:02 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 Greeley (GXY) follows a heading of 319° (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 Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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