KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,069 km
8,121 miles
SAP
La Mesa
Honduras
Distance
13,069 km
8,121 mi / 7,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SAP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport
IATA Code KGL SAP
ICAO Code HRYR MHLM
City Kigali La Mesa
Country Rwanda Honduras
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 4,859 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.450000, -87.920000

Kigali (KGL) to La Mesa (SAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in La Mesa, Honduras is 13,069 kilometers (8,121 miles / 7,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Honduras. 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 23:08 in Kigali, it's 15:08 in La Mesa. With a 8-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 4,768 feet between the two airports. Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from La Mesa (SAP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 84° (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 Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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