KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,890 km
9,252 miles
MEV
Minden
United States
Distance
14,890 km
9,252 mi / 8,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MEV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Minden-Tahoe Airport
IATA Code KGL MEV
ICAO Code HRYR KMEV
City Kigali Minden
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,724 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 39.000000, -119.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Minden (MEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) in Minden, United States is 14,890 kilometers (9,252 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 18:28 in Kigali, it's 08:28 in Minden. 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 Minden (MEV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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