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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Seattle (SEA)
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
14,305 km8,889 miles • 7,724 NM
Destination Airport
KSEASEA
Seattle, United States
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Direct Distance
14,305 km
8,889 Statute Miles
7,724 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
17h 20m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,287 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
336° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
17h 20m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
16h 3m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
28h 1m
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
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- City / Country: Seattle, United States
- ICAO Code: KSEA
- Coordinates: 47.4479°, -122.3103°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 433 ft
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