KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,722 km
6,041 miles
PSZ
Puerto Suarez
Bolivia
Distance
9,722 km
6,041 mi / 5,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PSZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Capitan Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport
IATA Code KGL PSZ
ICAO Code HRYR SLPS
City Kigali Puerto Suarez
Country Rwanda Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,859 ft 505 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -18.980000, -57.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Puerto Suarez (PSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Capitan Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ) in Puerto Suarez, Bolivia is 9,722 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Bolivia. 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 23:00 in Kigali, it's 17:00 in Puerto Suarez. 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 4,354 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Suarez (PSZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 91° (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 Capitan Av. Salvador Ogaya G. airport (PSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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