KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,042 km
8,104 miles
PBF
Pine Bluff
United States
Distance
13,042 km
8,104 mi / 7,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PBF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field
IATA Code KGL PBF
ICAO Code HRYR KPBF
City Kigali Pine Bluff
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.170000, -91.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Pine Bluff (PBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) in Pine Bluff, United States is 13,042 kilometers (8,104 miles / 7,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 20:39 in Kigali, it's 12:39 in Pine Bluff. 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 4,653 feet between the two airports. Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pine Bluff (PBF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 72° (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 Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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