KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,309 km
7,648 miles
KYO
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,309 km
7,648 mi / 6,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KYO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tampa North Aero Park Airport
IATA Code KGL KYO
ICAO Code HRYR KX39
City Kigali Tampa
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 68 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 28.220000, -82.370000

Kigali (KGL) to Tampa (KYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KYO) in Tampa, United States is 12,309 kilometers (7,648 miles / 6,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 00:41 in Kigali, it's 17:41 in Tampa. With a 7-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 4,791 feet between the two airports. Tampa North Aero Park Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (KYO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Tampa North Aero Park Airport (KYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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