INL
International Falls
United States
12,568 km
7,809 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,568 km
7,809 mi / 6,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

INL KGL
Airport Name Falls International/Einarson Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code INL KGL
ICAO Code KINL HRYR
City International Falls Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,184 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 48.570000, -93.400000 -1.970000, 30.140000

International Falls (INL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) in International Falls, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,568 kilometers (7,809 miles / 6,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 13:29 in International Falls, it's 21:29 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 3,675 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Falls International/Einarson Field.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to International Falls (INL) follows a heading of 323° (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 Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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