KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,246 km
8,231 miles
TXK
Texarkana
United States
Distance
13,246 km
8,231 mi / 7,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TXK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Texarkana Regional-Webb Field
IATA Code KGL TXK
ICAO Code HRYR KTXK
City Kigali Texarkana
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.500000, -94.000000

Kigali (KGL) to Texarkana (TXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) in Texarkana, United States is 13,246 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 14:55 in Kigali, it's 06:55 in Texarkana. 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 4,469 feet between the two airports. Texarkana Regional-Webb Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Texarkana (TXK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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