KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,668 km
7,871 miles
OEO
Osceola
United States
Distance
12,668 km
7,871 mi / 6,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OEO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport L O Simenstad Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL OEO
ICAO Code HRYR KOEO
City Kigali Osceola
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 906 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.310000, -92.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Osceola (OEO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) in Osceola, United States is 12,668 kilometers (7,871 miles / 6,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 16:44 in Kigali, it's 08:44 in Osceola. With a 8-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 3,954 feet between the two airports. L O Simenstad Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Osceola (OEO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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