KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,584 km
8,441 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
13,584 km
8,441 mi / 7,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YGC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code KGL YGC
ICAO Code HRYR CEQ5
City Kigali Grande Cache
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.920000, -118.870000

Kigali (KGL) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 13,584 kilometers (8,441 miles / 7,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 16:47 in Kigali, it's 07:47 in Grande Cache. 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.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 37° (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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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