API
Apiay
Colombia
11,542 km
7,172 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,542 km
7,172 mi / 6,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
91°
east

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API KGL
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code API KGL
ICAO Code SKAP HRYR
City Apiay Kigali
Country Colombia Rwanda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,207 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Apiay (API) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,542 kilometers (7,172 miles / 6,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Colombia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Apiay, it's 22:58 in Kigali. With a 7-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 3,652 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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