KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,177 km
7,566 miles
OBE
Okeechobee
United States
Distance
12,177 km
7,566 mi / 6,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OBE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Okeechobee County Airport
IATA Code KGL OBE
ICAO Code HRYR KOBE
City Kigali Okeechobee
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.270000, -80.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Okeechobee (OBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Okeechobee County Airport (OBE) in Okeechobee, United States is 12,177 kilometers (7,566 miles / 6,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 15:58 in Kigali, it's 08:58 in Okeechobee. 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 4,826 feet between the two airports. Okeechobee County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Okeechobee (OBE) 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 Okeechobee County Airport (OBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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