KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,300 km
7,022 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
11,300 km
7,022 mi / 6,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SCH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code KGL SCH
ICAO Code HRYR KSCH
City Kigali Schenectady
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 378 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 42.850000, -73.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 11,300 kilometers (7,022 miles / 6,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 13:33 in Kigali, it's 06:33 in Schenectady. 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 4,481 feet between the two airports. Schenectady County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Schenectady (SCH) 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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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