KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,596 km
7,827 miles
MXF
Montgomery
United States
Distance
12,596 km
7,827 mi / 6,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MXF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Maxwell Afb Airport
IATA Code KGL MXF
ICAO Code HRYR KMXF
City Kigali Montgomery
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.380000, -86.370000

Kigali (KGL) to Montgomery (MXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Maxwell Afb Airport (MXF) in Montgomery, United States is 12,596 kilometers (7,827 miles / 6,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 22:42 in Kigali, it's 14:42 in Montgomery. 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 4,688 feet between the two airports. Maxwell Afb Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Montgomery (MXF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 77° (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 Maxwell Afb Airport (MXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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