KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,334 km
7,664 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
12,334 km
7,664 mi / 6,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
330°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL YKE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code KGL YKE
ICAO Code HRYR CJT3
City Kigali Knee Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,859 ft 625 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.920000, -94.800000

Kigali (KGL) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 12,334 kilometers (7,664 miles / 6,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 17:30 in Kigali, it's 10:30 in Knee Lake. With a 7-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 4,234 feet between the two airports. Knee Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Knee Lake (YKE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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