IGO
Chigorodo
Colombia
11,891 km
7,389 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,891 km
7,389 mi / 6,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
90°
east

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Airport Comparison

IGO KGL
Airport Name Chigorodo Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IGO KGL
ICAO Code SKIG HRYR
City Chigorodo Kigali
Country Colombia Rwanda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kigali
Elevation 110 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 7.680000, -76.690000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Chigorodo (IGO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chigorodo Airport (IGO) in Chigorodo, Colombia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,891 kilometers (7,389 miles / 6,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Colombia 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 04:25 in Chigorodo, it's 11:25 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 4,749 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Chigorodo Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Chigorodo (IGO) follows a heading of 277° (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 Chigorodo Airport (IGO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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