KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,859 km
9,233 miles
NVN
Beckwourth
United States
Distance
14,859 km
9,233 mi / 8,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NVN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nervino Airport
IATA Code KGL NVN
ICAO Code HRYR KO02
City Kigali Beckwourth
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,900 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 39.820000, -120.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Beckwourth (NVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nervino Airport (NVN) in Beckwourth, United States is 14,859 kilometers (9,233 miles / 8,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 14:32 in Kigali, it's 04:32 in Beckwourth. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Beckwourth (NVN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Nervino Airport (NVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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