KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,911 km
8,023 miles
ZPO
Pinehouse Lake
Canada
Distance
12,911 km
8,023 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZPO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pinehouse Lake Airport
IATA Code KGL ZPO
ICAO Code HRYR CZPO
City Kigali Pinehouse Lake
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Regina
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,278 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.530000, -106.580000

Kigali (KGL) to Pinehouse Lake (ZPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pinehouse Lake Airport (ZPO) in Pinehouse Lake, Canada is 12,911 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 13:08 in Kigali, it's 05:08 in Pinehouse Lake. 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 3,581 feet between the two airports. Pinehouse Lake Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pinehouse Lake (ZPO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 50° (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 Pinehouse Lake Airport (ZPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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