KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,318 km
8,276 miles
RVS
Tulsa
United States
Distance
13,318 km
8,276 mi / 7,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RVS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tulsa Riverside Airport
IATA Code KGL RVS
ICAO Code HRYR KRVS
City Kigali Tulsa
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 638 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 36.040000, -95.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Tulsa (RVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, United States is 13,318 kilometers (8,276 miles / 7,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:38 in Kigali, it's 08:38 in Tulsa. With a 8-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 4,221 feet between the two airports. Tulsa Riverside Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tulsa (RVS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 68° (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 Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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