KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,781 km
8,563 miles
POY
Powell
United States
Distance
13,781 km
8,563 mi / 7,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL POY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Powell Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL POY
ICAO Code HRYR KPOY
City Kigali Powell
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,096 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.870000, -108.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Powell (POY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Powell Municipal Airport (POY) in Powell, United States is 13,781 kilometers (8,563 miles / 7,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 03:49 in Kigali, it's 18:49 in Powell. 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 Powell (POY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 52° (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 Powell Municipal Airport (POY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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