KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,761 km
7,929 miles
OWA
Owatonna
United States
Distance
12,761 km
7,929 mi / 6,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OWA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Owatonna Degner Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL OWA
ICAO Code HRYR KOWA
City Kigali Owatonna
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,145 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.120000, -93.260000

Kigali (KGL) to Owatonna (OWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) in Owatonna, United States is 12,761 kilometers (7,929 miles / 6,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 03:51 in Kigali, it's 19:51 in Owatonna. 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 3,714 feet between the two airports. Owatonna Degner Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Owatonna (OWA) 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 Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (OWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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