KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,301 km
7,644 miles
NQX
Key West
United States
Distance
12,301 km
7,644 mi / 6,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NQX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport
IATA Code KGL NQX
ICAO Code HRYR KNQX
City Kigali Key West
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.570000, -81.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Key West (NQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States is 12,301 kilometers (7,644 miles / 6,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 09:45 in Kigali, it's 02:45 in Key West. 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 4,853 feet between the two airports. Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Key West (NQX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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