KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,912 km
8,023 miles
MGA
Managua
Nicaragua
Distance
12,912 km
8,023 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
283°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL MGA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport
IATA Code KGL MGA
ICAO Code HRYR MNMG
City Kigali Managua
Country Rwanda Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Managua
Elevation 4,859 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 12.140000, -86.170000

Kigali (KGL) to Managua (MGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) in Managua, Nicaragua is 12,912 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:06 in Kigali, it's 08:06 in Managua. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,665 feet between the two airports. Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Managua (MGA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport (MGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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