KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,092 km
8,135 miles
MPJ
Morrilton
United States
Distance
13,092 km
8,135 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MPJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Petit Jean Park Airport
IATA Code KGL MPJ
ICAO Code HRYR KMPJ
City Kigali Morrilton
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 923 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.140000, -92.910000

Kigali (KGL) to Morrilton (MPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Petit Jean Park Airport (MPJ) in Morrilton, United States is 13,092 kilometers (8,135 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 15:12 in Kigali, it's 07:12 in Morrilton. With a 8-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 3,936 feet between the two airports. Petit Jean Park Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Morrilton (MPJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Petit Jean Park Airport (MPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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