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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Washington (DCA)
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
11,627 km7,225 miles • 6,278 NM
Destination Airport
KDCADCA
Washington, United States
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Direct Distance
11,627 km
7,225 Statute Miles
6,278 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 11m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,046 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
310° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 11m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
13h 8m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
22h 52m
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
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- City / Country: Washington, United States
- ICAO Code: KDCA
- Coordinates: 38.8521°, -77.0377°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 15 ft
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