KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,531 km
9,029 miles
RDM
Redmond
United States
Distance
14,531 km
9,029 mi / 7,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RDM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Roberts Field
IATA Code KGL RDM
ICAO Code HRYR KRDM
City Kigali Redmond
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,082 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.250000, -121.150000

Kigali (KGL) to Redmond (RDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Roberts Field (RDM) in Redmond, United States is 14,531 kilometers (9,029 miles / 7,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 10:43 in Kigali, it's 00:43 in Redmond. 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 1,778 feet between the two airports. Roberts Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Redmond (RDM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 39° (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 Roberts Field (RDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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