KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,952 km
8,670 miles
THM
Thompson Falls
United States
Distance
13,952 km
8,670 mi / 7,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL THM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Thompson Falls Airport
IATA Code KGL THM
ICAO Code HRYR KTHM
City Kigali Thompson Falls
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,467 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.600000, -115.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Thompson Falls (THM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Thompson Falls Airport (THM) in Thompson Falls, United States is 13,952 kilometers (8,670 miles / 7,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 17:42 in Kigali, it's 08:42 in Thompson Falls. 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 2,392 feet between the two airports. Thompson Falls Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Thompson Falls (THM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Thompson Falls Airport (THM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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