KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,507 km
7,150 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
11,507 km
7,150 mi / 6,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WAL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code KGL WAL
ICAO Code HRYR KWAL
City Kigali Wallops Island
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.940000, -75.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 11,507 kilometers (7,150 miles / 6,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 14:47 in Kigali, it's 07:47 in Wallops Island. With a 7-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 4,819 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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