KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,686 km
7,261 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
11,686 km
7,261 mi / 6,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NBW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code KGL NBW
ICAO Code HRYR MUGM
City Kigali Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country Rwanda Cuba
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Havana
Elevation 4,859 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.910000, -75.210000

Kigali (KGL) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 11,686 kilometers (7,261 miles / 6,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Cuba. 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 16:54 in Kigali, it's 09:54 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. 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 4,803 feet between the two airports. Leeward Point Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 87° (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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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