KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,645 km
7,236 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
11,645 km
7,236 mi / 6,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL PYA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code KGL PYA
ICAO Code HRYR SKVL
City Kigali Velasquez
Country Rwanda Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Bogota
Elevation 4,859 ft 566 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 5.940000, -74.460000

Kigali (KGL) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 11,645 kilometers (7,236 miles / 6,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Colombia. 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 13:13 in Kigali, it's 06:13 in Velasquez. 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 4,293 feet between the two airports. Velasquez Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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