KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,867 km
7,374 miles
WAY
Waynesburg
United States
Distance
11,867 km
7,374 mi / 6,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WAY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Greene County Airport
IATA Code KGL WAY
ICAO Code HRYR KWAY
City Kigali Waynesburg
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 39.900000, -80.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Waynesburg (WAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Greene County Airport (WAY) in Waynesburg, United States is 11,867 kilometers (7,374 miles / 6,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 10:56 in Kigali, it's 03:56 in Waynesburg. 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 3,790 feet between the two airports. Greene County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Waynesburg (WAY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 78° (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 Greene County Airport (WAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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