KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,887 km
7,386 miles
MYR
Myrtle Beach
United States
Distance
11,887 km
7,386 mi / 6,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MYR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Myrtle Beach International Airport
IATA Code KGL MYR
ICAO Code HRYR KMYR
City Kigali Myrtle Beach
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.680000, -78.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Myrtle Beach (MYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in Myrtle Beach, United States is 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 17:49 in Kigali, it's 10:49 in Myrtle Beach. With a 7-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 4,834 feet between the two airports. Myrtle Beach International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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