KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,430 km
8,967 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
14,430 km
8,967 mi / 7,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LWL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code KGL LWL
ICAO Code HRYR KLWL
City Kigali Wells
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.120000, -114.920000

Kigali (KGL) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 14,430 kilometers (8,967 miles / 7,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 15:26 in Kigali, it's 05:26 in Wells. 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 Wells (LWL) 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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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