KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,986 km
6,205 miles
KIA
Kaieteur Falls
Guyana
Distance
9,986 km
6,205 mi / 5,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL KIA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kaieteur International Airport
IATA Code KGL KIA
ICAO Code HRYR PKSA
City Kigali Kaieteur Falls
Country Rwanda Guyana
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Guyana
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 5.170000, -59.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaieteur Falls (KIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana is 9,986 kilometers (6,205 miles / 5,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:47 in Kigali, it's 07:47 in Kaieteur Falls. 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kaieteur International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaieteur Falls (KIA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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