AAJ
Awaradam
Suriname
9,548 km
5,933 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,548 km
5,933 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

AAJ KGL
Airport Name Cayana Airstrip Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AAJ KGL
ICAO Code SMCA HRYR
City Awaradam Kigali
Country Suriname Rwanda
Timezone America/Paramaribo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 360 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 3.900000, -55.580000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Awaradam (AAJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) in Awaradam, Suriname to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,548 kilometers (5,933 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Suriname with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:51 in Awaradam, it's 06:51 in Kigali. 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 4,499 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cayana Airstrip.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Awaradam (AAJ) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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