KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,356 km
8,921 miles
UIL
Quillayute
United States
Distance
14,356 km
8,921 mi / 7,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL UIL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Quillayute Airport
IATA Code KGL UIL
ICAO Code HRYR KUIL
City Kigali Quillayute
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.940000, -124.560000

Kigali (KGL) to Quillayute (UIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Quillayute Airport (UIL) in Quillayute, United States is 14,356 kilometers (8,921 miles / 7,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 18:37 in Kigali, it's 08:37 in Quillayute. 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 4,665 feet between the two airports. Quillayute Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Quillayute (UIL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Quillayute Airport (UIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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