KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,415 km
8,957 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
14,415 km
8,957 mi / 7,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RIF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL RIF
ICAO Code HRYR KRIF
City Kigali Richfield
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 38.730000, -112.100000

Kigali (KGL) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 14,415 kilometers (8,957 miles / 7,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 14:13 in Kigali, it's 05:13 in Richfield. 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 Richfield (RIF) 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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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