KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,535 km
6,546 miles
YCY
Clyde River
Canada
Distance
10,535 km
6,546 mi / 5,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YCY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Clyde River Airport
IATA Code KGL YCY
ICAO Code HRYR CYCY
City Kigali Clyde River
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Toronto
Elevation 4,859 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 70.490000, -68.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Clyde River (YCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Clyde River Airport (YCY) in Clyde River, Canada is 10,535 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 17:36 in Kigali, it's 11:36 in Clyde River. With a 6-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 4,772 feet between the two airports. Clyde River Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Clyde River (YCY) 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 Clyde River Airport (YCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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