KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,436 km
7,727 miles
RMG
Rome
United States
Distance
12,436 km
7,727 mi / 6,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RMG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field
IATA Code KGL RMG
ICAO Code HRYR KRMG
City Kigali Rome
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 644 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.350000, -85.160000

Kigali (KGL) to Rome (RMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) in Rome, United States is 12,436 kilometers (7,727 miles / 6,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 15:54 in Kigali, it's 08:54 in Rome. With a 7-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 4,215 feet between the two airports. Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rome (RMG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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