KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,914 km
8,646 miles
LND
Lander
United States
Distance
13,914 km
8,646 mi / 7,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LND
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Hunt Field
IATA Code KGL LND
ICAO Code HRYR KLND
City Kigali Lander
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,589 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 42.820000, -108.730000

Kigali (KGL) to Lander (LND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Hunt Field (LND) in Lander, United States is 13,914 kilometers (8,646 miles / 7,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 00:20 in Kigali, it's 15:20 in Lander. 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 Lander (LND) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 53° (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 Hunt Field (LND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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