KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,544 km
9,037 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
14,544 km
9,037 mi / 7,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SOW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL SOW
ICAO Code HRYR KSOW
City Kigali Show Low
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.270000, -110.010000

Kigali (KGL) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 14,544 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 18:06 in Kigali, it's 09:06 in Show Low. With a 9-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 1,557 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 58° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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