KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,109 km
8,145 miles
LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
Distance
13,109 km
8,145 mi / 7,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LEZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport La Esperanza Airport
IATA Code KGL LEZ
ICAO Code HRYR MHLE
City Kigali La Esperanza
Country Rwanda Honduras
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,475 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.290000, -88.170000

Kigali (KGL) to La Esperanza (LEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras is 13,109 kilometers (8,145 miles / 7,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:10 in Kigali, it's 11:10 in La Esperanza. 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.

The return flight from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 85° (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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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