KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,686 km
6,640 miles
NRR
Ceiba
United States
Distance
10,686 km
6,640 mi / 5,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NRR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport
IATA Code KGL NRR
ICAO Code HRYR TJRV
City Kigali Ceiba
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 4,859 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.250000, -65.640000

Kigali (KGL) to Ceiba (NRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) in Ceiba, United States is 10,686 kilometers (6,640 miles / 5,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 United States. 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 20:45 in Kigali, it's 14:45 in Ceiba. 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 4,821 feet between the two airports. Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ceiba (NRR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 90° (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 Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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