ELO
El Dorado
Argentina
9,383 km
5,831 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,383 km
5,831 mi / 5,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

ELO KGL
Airport Name El Dorado Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ELO KGL
ICAO Code SATD HRYR
City El Dorado Kigali
Country Argentina Rwanda
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Africa/Kigali
Elevation 685 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -26.400000, -54.570000 -1.970000, 30.140000

El Dorado (ELO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado Airport (ELO) in El Dorado, Argentina to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,383 kilometers (5,831 miles / 5,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Argentina 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 07:58 in El Dorado, it's 12:58 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 4,174 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than El Dorado Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to El Dorado (ELO) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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