KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,722 km
7,905 miles
YFO
Flin Flon
Canada
Distance
12,722 km
7,905 mi / 6,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YFO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Flin Flon Airport
IATA Code KGL YFO
ICAO Code HRYR CYFO
City Kigali Flin Flon
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,859 ft 997 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.680000, -101.680000

Kigali (KGL) to Flin Flon (YFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Flin Flon Airport (YFO) in Flin Flon, Canada is 12,722 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 02:07 in Kigali, it's 18:07 in Flin Flon. 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 3,862 feet between the two airports. Flin Flon Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Flin Flon (YFO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Flin Flon Airport (YFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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