KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,211 km
6,966 miles
RUT
Rutland
United States
Distance
11,211 km
6,966 mi / 6,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RUT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL RUT
ICAO Code HRYR KRUT
City Kigali Rutland
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 787 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.530000, -72.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Rutland (RUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) in Rutland, United States is 11,211 kilometers (6,966 miles / 6,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 02:19 in Kigali, it's 19:19 in Rutland. 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 4,072 feet between the two airports. Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rutland (RUT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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