BQN
Aguadilla
United States
10,844 km
6,738 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,844 km
6,738 mi / 5,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BQN KGL
Airport Name Rafael Hernandez Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BQN KGL
ICAO Code TJBQ HRYR
City Aguadilla Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Africa/Kigali
Elevation 237 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 18.490000, -67.130000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Aguadilla (BQN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) in Aguadilla, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,844 kilometers (6,738 miles / 5,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:24 in Aguadilla, it's 15:24 in Kigali. 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 4,622 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Rafael Hernandez Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Aguadilla (BQN) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rafael Hernandez Airport (BQN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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