# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Suncor Energy Site (YFI)

> 12,977 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,977 km / 8,064 mi / 7,007 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 45° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 18:53 in Kigali, it's 10:53 in Suncor Energy Site)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,097 ft (YFI is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yfi-suncor-energy-site-fort-mackay-firebag/1ef266de-a3ec-6898-a272-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Suncor Energy Site, Canada
- ICAO: CFG6
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 57.280000, -110.980000
- Elevation: 1,762 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:53 in Kigali, it's 10:53 in Suncor Energy Site.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yfi-suncor-energy-site-fort-mackay-firebag/1ef266de-a3ec-6898-a272-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)