KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,901 km
7,395 miles
MAY
Mangrove Cay
Bahamas
Distance
11,901 km
7,395 mi / 6,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MAY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Clarence A. Bain Airport
IATA Code KGL MAY
ICAO Code HRYR MYAB
City Kigali Mangrove Cay
Country Rwanda Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Nassau
Elevation 4,859 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.290000, -77.680000

Kigali (KGL) to Mangrove Cay (MAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas is 11,901 kilometers (7,395 miles / 6,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Bahamas. 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 15:56 in Kigali, it's 08:56 in Mangrove Cay. With a 7-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 4,840 feet between the two airports. Clarence A. Bain Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mangrove Cay (MAY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 84° (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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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