DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
9,448 km
5,871 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,448 km
5,871 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
92°
east

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DRJ KGL
Airport Name Drietabbetje Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DRJ KGL
ICAO Code SMDA HRYR
City Drietabbetje Kigali
Country Suriname Rwanda
Timezone America/Paramaribo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 236 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.120000, -54.670000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,448 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 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 08:12 in Drietabbetje, it's 13:12 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 4,623 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Drietabbetje Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) 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 Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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