KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,755 km
7,304 miles
RWI
Rocky Mount
United States
Distance
11,755 km
7,304 mi / 6,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RWI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL RWI
ICAO Code HRYR KRWI
City Kigali Rocky Mount
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 158 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.860000, -77.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Rocky Mount (RWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) in Rocky Mount, United States is 11,755 kilometers (7,304 miles / 6,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 19:47 in Kigali, it's 12:47 in Rocky Mount. 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 4,701 feet between the two airports. Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rocky Mount (RWI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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