KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,044 km
6,241 miles
ORJ
Orinduik
Guyana
Distance
10,044 km
6,241 mi / 5,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL ORJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Orinduik Airport
IATA Code KGL ORJ
ICAO Code HRYR SYOR
City Kigali Orinduik
Country Rwanda Guyana
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Guyana
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,797 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.730000, -60.030000

Kigali (KGL) to Orinduik (ORJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Orinduik Airport (ORJ) in Orinduik, Guyana is 10,044 kilometers (6,241 miles / 5,424 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 18:24 in Kigali, it's 12:24 in Orinduik. 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 3,062 feet between the two airports. Orinduik Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Orinduik (ORJ) 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 Orinduik Airport (ORJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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