The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chatham Kent Airport (XCM) in Chatham-Kent, Canada is 11,966 kilometers (7,436 miles / 6,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 15:49 in Kigali, it's 08:49 in Chatham-Kent. 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 4,209 feet between the two airports. Chatham Kent Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Chatham-Kent (XCM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Chatham Kent Airport (XCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.