KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,919 km
8,649 miles
UVA
Uvalde
United States
Distance
13,919 km
8,649 mi / 7,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL UVA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Garner Field
IATA Code KGL UVA
ICAO Code HRYR KUVA
City Kigali Uvalde
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 29.210000, -99.740000

Kigali (KGL) to Uvalde (UVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Garner Field (UVA) in Uvalde, United States is 13,919 kilometers (8,649 miles / 7,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 13:18 in Kigali, it's 05:18 in Uvalde. 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 3,917 feet between the two airports. Garner Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Uvalde (UVA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Garner Field (UVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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