KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,100 km
8,140 miles
OJC
Olathe
United States
Distance
13,100 km
8,140 mi / 7,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OJC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Johnson County Executive Airport
IATA Code KGL OJC
ICAO Code HRYR KOJC
City Kigali Olathe
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,096 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 38.800000, -94.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Olathe (OJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) in Olathe, United States is 13,100 kilometers (8,140 miles / 7,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 19:27 in Kigali, it's 11:27 in Olathe. 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 3,763 feet between the two airports. Johnson County Executive Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Olathe (OJC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 68° (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 Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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