KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,126 km
8,156 miles
SCB
Scribner
United States
Distance
13,126 km
8,156 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SCB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Scribner State Airport
IATA Code KGL SCB
ICAO Code HRYR KSCB
City Kigali Scribner
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,325 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.610000, -96.630000

Kigali (KGL) to Scribner (SCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Scribner State Airport (SCB) in Scribner, United States is 13,126 kilometers (8,156 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 14:58 in Kigali, it's 06:58 in Scribner. 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 3,534 feet between the two airports. Scribner State Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Scribner (SCB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 65° (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 Scribner State Airport (SCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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