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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Charlotte (CLT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KGLHRYR
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,039 km7,481 miles • 6,501 NM
Destination Airport
KCLTCLT
Charlotte, United States
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Direct Distance
12,039 km
7,481 Statute Miles
6,501 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 40m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,084 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
307° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 40m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
13h 35m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
23h 39m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 RW→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- City / Country: Charlotte, United States
- ICAO Code: KCLT
- Coordinates: 35.2140°, -80.9431°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 748 ft
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