HGE
Higuerote Airport
Venezuela
10,728 km
6,666 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,728 km
6,666 mi / 5,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Caracas
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

HGE KGL
Airport Name Higuerote Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HGE KGL
ICAO Code SVHG HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Venezuela Rwanda
Timezone America/Caracas Africa/Kigali
Elevation 10 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 10.460000, -66.090000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Higuerote Airport (HGE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Higuerote Airport (HGE) in Higuerote Airport, Venezuela to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,728 kilometers (6,666 miles / 5,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Venezuela 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 08:14 in Higuerote Airport, it's 14:14 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Higuerote Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Higuerote Airport (HGE) follows a heading of 280° (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 Higuerote Airport (HGE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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