KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,471 km
7,128 miles
SYR
Syracuse
United States
Distance
11,471 km
7,128 mi / 6,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SYR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Syracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA Code KGL SYR
ICAO Code HRYR KSYR
City Kigali Syracuse
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 421 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.110000, -76.110000

Kigali (KGL) to Syracuse (SYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in Syracuse, United States is 11,471 kilometers (7,128 miles / 6,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 11:06 in Syracuse. 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 4,438 feet between the two airports. Syracuse Hancock International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Syracuse (SYR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 80° (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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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