KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,710 km
9,140 miles
PGS
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
14,710 km
9,140 mi / 7,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PGS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Grand Canyon Caverns Airport
IATA Code KGL PGS
ICAO Code HRYR KL37
City Kigali Peach Springs
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,397 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.530000, -113.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 14,710 kilometers (9,140 miles / 7,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 14:43 in Kigali, it's 05:43 in Peach Springs. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Peach Springs (PGS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 54° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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