Airport Comparison
| KGL | NTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kigali International Airport | Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport |
| IATA Code | KGL | NTU |
| ICAO Code | HRYR | KNTU |
| City | Kigali | Virginia Beach |
| Country | Rwanda | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft | 22 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.970000, 30.140000 | 36.820000, -76.030000 |
Kigali (KGL) to Virginia Beach (NTU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) in Virginia Beach, United States is 11,574 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.
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 15:25 in Kigali, it's 08:25 in Virginia 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 4,837 feet between the two airports. Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.
The return flight from Virginia Beach (NTU) 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 Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.