KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,010 km
8,084 miles
WMH
Mountain Home
United States
Distance
13,010 km
8,084 mi / 7,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WMH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Baxter County Airport
IATA Code KGL WMH
ICAO Code HRYR KBPK
City Kigali Mountain Home
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 928 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 36.370000, -92.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Mountain Home (WMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Baxter County Airport (WMH) in Mountain Home, United States is 13,010 kilometers (8,084 miles / 7,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 18:25 in Kigali, it's 10:25 in Mountain Home. 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 3,931 feet between the two airports. Baxter County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mountain Home (WMH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Baxter County Airport (WMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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