KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,843 km
7,980 miles
ULM
New Ulm
United States
Distance
12,843 km
7,980 mi / 6,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ULM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport New Ulm Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL ULM
ICAO Code HRYR KULM
City Kigali New Ulm
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,011 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.320000, -94.500000

Kigali (KGL) to New Ulm (ULM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM) in New Ulm, United States is 12,843 kilometers (7,980 miles / 6,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 16:14 in Kigali, it's 08:14 in New Ulm. 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 3,848 feet between the two airports. New Ulm Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from New Ulm (ULM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 66° (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 New Ulm Municipal Airport (ULM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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