KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,483 km
6,514 miles
SLA
Salta
Argentina
Distance
10,483 km
6,514 mi / 5,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SLA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport
IATA Code KGL SLA
ICAO Code HRYR SASA
City Kigali Salta
Country Rwanda Argentina
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,088 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -24.860000, -65.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Salta (SLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) in Salta, Argentina is 10,483 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 16:47 in Kigali, it's 11:47 in Salta. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salta (SLA) 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 Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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