GPS
Baltra
Ecuador
13,385 km
8,317 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,385 km
8,317 mi / 7,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Pacific/Galapagos
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

GPS KGL
Airport Name Seymour Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GPS KGL
ICAO Code SEGS HRYR
City Baltra Kigali
Country Ecuador Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Galapagos Africa/Kigali
Elevation 207 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -0.450000, -90.270000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Baltra (GPS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seymour Airport (GPS) in Baltra, Ecuador to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,385 kilometers (8,317 miles / 7,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Ecuador 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 07:20 in Baltra, it's 15:20 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 4,652 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Seymour Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Baltra (GPS) follows a heading of 268° (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 Seymour Airport (GPS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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