GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
13,358 km
8,300 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,358 km
8,300 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guatemala
Heading
84°
east

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GUA KGL
Airport Name La Aurora Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GUA KGL
ICAO Code MGGT HRYR
City Guatemala City Kigali
Country Guatemala Rwanda
Timezone America/Guatemala Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,952 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 14.580000, -90.530000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Guatemala City (GUA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,358 kilometers (8,300 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Guatemala 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 19:45 in Guatemala City, it's 03:45 in Kigali. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Guatemala City (GUA) follows a heading of 286° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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