GPO
General Pico
Argentina
10,231 km
6,358 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,231 km
6,358 mi / 5,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

GPO KGL
Airport Name General Pico Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GPO KGL
ICAO Code SAZG HRYR
City General Pico Kigali
Country Argentina Rwanda
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Africa/Kigali
Elevation 459 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -35.700000, -63.760000 -1.970000, 30.140000

General Pico (GPO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Pico Airport (GPO) in General Pico, Argentina to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,231 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 01:33 in General Pico, it's 06:33 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 4,400 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than General Pico Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to General Pico (GPO) follows a heading of 234° (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 General Pico Airport (GPO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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