KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,846 km
7,982 miles
KTS
Brevig Mission
United States
Distance
12,846 km
7,982 mi / 6,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KTS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Brevig Mission Airport
IATA Code KGL KTS
ICAO Code HRYR PFKT
City Kigali Brevig Mission
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,859 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 65.330000, -166.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Brevig Mission (KTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) in Brevig Mission, United States is 12,846 kilometers (7,982 miles / 6,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 10:54 in Kigali, it's 23:54 in Brevig Mission. 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 4,821 feet between the two airports. Brevig Mission Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Brevig Mission (KTS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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