KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,762 km
7,930 miles
YFR
Fort Resolution
Canada
Distance
12,762 km
7,930 mi / 6,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YFR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Fort Resolution Airport
IATA Code KGL YFR
ICAO Code HRYR CYFR
City Kigali Fort Resolution
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 526 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.180000, -113.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Fort Resolution (YFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) in Fort Resolution, Canada is 12,762 kilometers (7,930 miles / 6,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 00:38 in Kigali, it's 15:38 in Fort Resolution. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,333 feet between the two airports. Fort Resolution Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Resolution (YFR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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