KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,865 km
8,615 miles
YXT
Terrace
Canada
Distance
13,865 km
8,615 mi / 7,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YXT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Terrace Airport
IATA Code KGL YXT
ICAO Code HRYR CYXT
City Kigali Terrace
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,859 ft 713 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.470000, -128.580000

Kigali (KGL) to Terrace (YXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Terrace Airport (YXT) in Terrace, Canada is 13,865 kilometers (8,615 miles / 7,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 15:05 in Kigali, it's 05:05 in Terrace. With a 10-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 4,146 feet between the two airports. Terrace Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Terrace (YXT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Terrace Airport (YXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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