KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,900 km
8,637 miles
SJT
San Angelo
United States
Distance
13,900 km
8,637 mi / 7,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SJT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field
IATA Code KGL SJT
ICAO Code HRYR KSJT
City Kigali San Angelo
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,919 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 31.360000, -100.500000

Kigali (KGL) to San Angelo (SJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) in San Angelo, United States is 13,900 kilometers (8,637 miles / 7,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 17:32 in Kigali, it's 09:32 in San Angelo. 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 2,940 feet between the two airports. San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from San Angelo (SJT) 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 San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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