KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,262 km
6,998 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
11,262 km
6,998 mi / 6,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SLX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code KGL SLX
ICAO Code HRYR MBSY
City Kigali Salt Cay
Country Rwanda TC
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 4,859 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 21.330000, -71.200000

Kigali (KGL) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 11,262 kilometers (6,998 miles / 6,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 TC. 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 04:58 in Kigali, it's 21:58 in Salt Cay. 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 4,856 feet between the two airports. Salt Cay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Cay (SLX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 88° (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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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