KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,273 km
8,869 miles
TWD
Port Townsend
United States
Distance
14,273 km
8,869 mi / 7,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TWD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Jefferson County International Airport
IATA Code KGL TWD
ICAO Code HRYR K0S9
City Kigali Port Townsend
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 110 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.050000, -122.810000

Kigali (KGL) to Port Townsend (TWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) in Port Townsend, United States is 14,273 kilometers (8,869 miles / 7,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 17:41 in Kigali, it's 07:41 in Port Townsend. With a 10-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 4,749 feet between the two airports. Jefferson County International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Port Townsend (TWD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Jefferson County International Airport (TWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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