KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,941 km
9,284 miles
PYS
Paradise
United States
Distance
14,941 km
9,284 mi / 8,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PYS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Paradise Skypark Airport
IATA Code KGL PYS
ICAO Code HRYR CA92
City Kigali Paradise
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 39.710000, -121.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Paradise (PYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) in Paradise, United States is 14,941 kilometers (9,284 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 18:21 in Kigali, it's 08:21 in Paradise. With a 10-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 3,559 feet between the two airports. Paradise Skypark Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Paradise (PYS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Paradise Skypark Airport (PYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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