KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,958 km
8,052 miles
TRX
Trenton
United States
Distance
12,958 km
8,052 mi / 6,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TRX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Trenton Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL TRX
ICAO Code HRYR KTRX
City Kigali Trenton
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 758 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.080000, -93.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Trenton (TRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) in Trenton, United States is 12,958 kilometers (8,052 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 00:38 in Kigali, it's 16:38 in Trenton. 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 4,102 feet between the two airports. Trenton Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Trenton (TRX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 68° (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 Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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