KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,350 km
8,917 miles
KPT
Jackpot
United States
Distance
14,350 km
8,917 mi / 7,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KPT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Jackpot/Hayden Field
IATA Code KGL KPT
ICAO Code HRYR K06U
City Kigali Jackpot
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,224 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.980000, -114.660000

Kigali (KGL) to Jackpot (KPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Jackpot/Hayden Field (KPT) in Jackpot, United States is 14,350 kilometers (8,917 miles / 7,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Rwanda with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:29 in Kigali, it's 10:29 in Jackpot. With a 10-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 Jackpot (KPT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Jackpot/Hayden Field (KPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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