CTF
Coatepeque
Guatemala
13,501 km
8,389 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,501 km
8,389 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guatemala
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

CTF KGL
Airport Name Coatepeque Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CTF KGL
ICAO Code MGCT HRYR
City Coatepeque Kigali
Country Guatemala Rwanda
Timezone America/Guatemala Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,486 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 14.690000, -91.880000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Coatepeque (CTF) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coatepeque Airport (CTF) in Coatepeque, Guatemala to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,501 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Guatemala 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 12:16 in Coatepeque, it's 20:16 in Kigali. With a 8-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 3,373 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Coatepeque Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Coatepeque (CTF) follows a heading of 286° (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 Coatepeque Airport (CTF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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