KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,143 km
6,303 miles
ZTB
Tete-a-la-Baleine
Canada
Distance
10,143 km
6,303 mi / 5,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZTB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport
IATA Code KGL ZTB
ICAO Code HRYR CTB6
City Kigali Tete-a-la-Baleine
Country Rwanda Canada
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation 4,859 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.670000, -59.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Tete-a-la-Baleine (ZTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport (ZTB) in Tete-a-la-Baleine, Canada is 10,143 kilometers (6,303 miles / 5,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 21:09 in Kigali, it's 15:09 in Tete-a-la-Baleine. With a 6-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 4,752 feet between the two airports. Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tete-a-la-Baleine (ZTB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Tete-a-la-Baleine Airport (ZTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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