BQU
Bequia
Saint Vincent
10,208 km
6,343 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,208 km
6,343 mi / 5,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/St_Vincent
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BQU KGL
Airport Name J F Mitchell Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BQU KGL
ICAO Code TVSB HRYR
City Bequia Kigali
Country Saint Vincent Rwanda
Timezone America/St_Vincent Africa/Kigali
Elevation 15 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 12.990000, -61.260000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bequia (BQU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) in Bequia, Saint Vincent to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,208 kilometers (6,343 miles / 5,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Saint Vincent 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 23:53 in Bequia, it's 05:53 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 4,844 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than J F Mitchell Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bequia (BQU) follows a heading of 283° (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 J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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