ADZ
San Andres
Colombia
12,426 km
7,721 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,426 km
7,721 mi / 6,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
87°
east

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ADZ KGL
Airport Name Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ADZ KGL
ICAO Code SKSP HRYR
City San Andres Kigali
Country Colombia Rwanda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kigali
Elevation 19 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 12.580000, -81.710000 -1.970000, 30.140000

San Andres (ADZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport (ADZ) in San Andres, Colombia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,426 kilometers (7,721 miles / 6,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Colombia 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 01:10 in San Andres, it's 08:10 in Kigali. 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 4,840 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to San Andres (ADZ) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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