JAK
Jacmel
Haiti
11,413 km
7,092 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,413 km
7,092 mi / 6,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Port-au-Prince
Heading
88°
east

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Airport Comparison

JAK KGL
Airport Name Jacmel Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JAK KGL
ICAO Code MTJA HRYR
City Jacmel Kigali
Country Haiti Rwanda
Timezone America/Port-au-Prince Africa/Kigali
Elevation 167 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, -72.520000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jacmel (JAK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jacmel Airport (JAK) in Jacmel, Haiti to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,413 kilometers (7,092 miles / 6,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Haiti 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 19:40 in Jacmel, it's 01:40 in Kigali. With a 6-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 4,692 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jacmel Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jacmel (JAK) follows a heading of 288° (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 Jacmel Airport (JAK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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