KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,123 km
8,776 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
14,123 km
8,776 mi / 7,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VEL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL VEL
ICAO Code HRYR KVEL
City Kigali Vernal
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.440000, -109.510000

Kigali (KGL) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 14,123 kilometers (8,776 miles / 7,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 14:29 in Kigali, it's 05:29 in Vernal. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 54° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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