KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,932 km
8,036 miles
TBN
Fort Leonard Wood
United States
Distance
12,932 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TBN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field
IATA Code KGL TBN
ICAO Code HRYR KTBN
City Kigali Fort Leonard Wood
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,160 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.740000, -92.140000

Kigali (KGL) to Fort Leonard Wood (TBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) in Fort Leonard Wood, United States is 12,932 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 04:19 in Kigali, it's 20:19 in Fort Leonard Wood. 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 3,700 feet between the two airports. Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Leonard Wood (TBN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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