KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,108 km
6,902 miles
LET
Leticia
Colombia
Distance
11,108 km
6,902 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL LET
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport
IATA Code KGL LET
ICAO Code HRYR SKLT
City Kigali Leticia
Country Rwanda Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Bogota
Elevation 4,859 ft 277 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.190000, -69.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Leticia (LET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) in Leticia, Colombia is 11,108 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Rwanda with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Kigali, it's 06:16 in Leticia. 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 4,582 feet between the two airports. Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Leticia (LET) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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