KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,476 km
8,374 miles
OUN
Norman
United States
Distance
13,476 km
8,374 mi / 7,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OUN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport
IATA Code KGL OUN
ICAO Code HRYR KOUN
City Kigali Norman
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,182 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.250000, -97.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Norman (OUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) in Norman, United States is 13,476 kilometers (8,374 miles / 7,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 20:16 in Kigali, it's 12:16 in Norman. 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 3,677 feet between the two airports. University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Norman (OUN) 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 University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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