KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,385 km
7,696 miles
VPZ
Valparaiso
United States
Distance
12,385 km
7,696 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VPZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Porter County Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL VPZ
ICAO Code HRYR KVPZ
City Kigali Valparaiso
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.450000, -87.010000

Kigali (KGL) to Valparaiso (VPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, United States is 12,385 kilometers (7,696 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 12:34 in Kigali, it's 04:34 in Valparaiso. 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 4,089 feet between the two airports. Porter County Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Valparaiso (VPZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 73° (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 Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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