AVI
Ciego de Avila
Cuba
12,039 km
7,481 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,039 km
7,481 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Havana
Heading
85°
east

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Airport Comparison

AVI KGL
Airport Name Maximo Gomez Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AVI KGL
ICAO Code MUCA HRYR
City Ciego de Avila Kigali
Country Cuba Rwanda
Timezone America/Havana Africa/Kigali
Elevation 335 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, -78.790000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ciego de Avila (AVI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maximo Gomez Airport (AVI) in Ciego de Avila, Cuba to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,039 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:31 in Ciego de Avila, it's 08:31 in Kigali. With a 6-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 4,524 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Maximo Gomez Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ciego de Avila (AVI) follows a heading of 293° (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 Maximo Gomez Airport (AVI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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