KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,536 km
9,032 miles
TBC
Tuba City
United States
Distance
14,536 km
9,032 mi / 7,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TBC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tuba City Airport
IATA Code KGL TBC
ICAO Code HRYR KT03
City Kigali Tuba City
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,513 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 36.090000, -111.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Tuba City (TBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tuba City Airport (TBC) in Tuba City, United States is 14,536 kilometers (9,032 miles / 7,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 16:41 in Kigali, it's 07:41 in Tuba City. 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.

The return flight from Tuba City (TBC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Tuba City Airport (TBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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