KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,271 km
6,382 miles
RSA
Santa Rosa
Argentina
Distance
10,271 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RSA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Santa Rosa Airport
IATA Code KGL RSA
ICAO Code HRYR SAZR
City Kigali Santa Rosa
Country Rwanda Argentina
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 4,859 ft 630 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -36.590000, -64.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Santa Rosa (RSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Santa Rosa Airport (RSA) in Santa Rosa, Argentina is 10,271 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:04 in Kigali, it's 13:04 in Santa Rosa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,229 feet between the two airports. Santa Rosa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Rosa (RSA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 94° (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 Santa Rosa Airport (RSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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