KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,733 km
8,533 miles
WPC
Pincher Creek
Canada
Distance
13,733 km
8,533 mi / 7,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WPC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pincher Creek Airport
IATA Code KGL WPC
ICAO Code HRYR CZPC
City Kigali Pincher Creek
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,903 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.520000, -114.000000

Kigali (KGL) to Pincher Creek (WPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) in Pincher Creek, Canada is 13,733 kilometers (8,533 miles / 7,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Canada. 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 17:26 in Kigali, it's 08:26 in Pincher Creek. 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 Pincher Creek (WPC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 45° (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 Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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