Airport Comparison
| CIX | KGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport | Kigali International Airport |
| IATA Code | CIX | KGL |
| ICAO Code | SPHI | HRYR |
| City | Chiclayo | Kigali |
| Country | Peru | Rwanda |
| Timezone | America/Lima | Africa/Kigali |
| Elevation | 97 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.790000, -79.830000 | -1.970000, 30.140000 |
Chiclayo (CIX) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport (CIX) in Chiclayo, Peru to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,183 kilometers (7,570 miles / 6,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 95°.
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 Peru 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 14:52 in Chiclayo, it's 21:52 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 4,762 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport.
The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Chiclayo (CIX) follows a heading of 262° (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 Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport (CIX) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.