KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,494 km
9,006 miles
PNU
Panguitch
United States
Distance
14,494 km
9,006 mi / 7,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PNU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Panguitch Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL PNU
ICAO Code HRYR KU55
City Kigali Panguitch
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,763 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.850000, -112.390000

Kigali (KGL) to Panguitch (PNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU) in Panguitch, United States is 14,494 kilometers (9,006 miles / 7,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 17:13 in Kigali, it's 08:13 in Panguitch. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,904 feet between the two airports. Panguitch Municipal Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Panguitch (PNU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 53° (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 Panguitch Municipal Airport (PNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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