KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,448 km
7,735 miles
PIM
Pine Mountain
United States
Distance
12,448 km
7,735 mi / 6,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PIM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Harris County Airport
IATA Code KGL PIM
ICAO Code HRYR KPIM
City Kigali Pine Mountain
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 902 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.840000, -84.880000

Kigali (KGL) to Pine Mountain (PIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Harris County Airport (PIM) in Pine Mountain, United States is 12,448 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 13:35 in Kigali, it's 06:35 in Pine Mountain. With a 7-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 3,957 feet between the two airports. Harris County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pine Mountain (PIM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 78° (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 Harris County Airport (PIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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