KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,362 km
6,439 miles
NEV
Charlestown
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Distance
10,362 km
6,439 mi / 5,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NEV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vance W. Amory International Airport
IATA Code KGL NEV
ICAO Code HRYR TKPN
City Kigali Charlestown
Country Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/St_Kitts
Elevation 4,859 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 17.210000, -62.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Charlestown (NEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) in Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis is 10,362 kilometers (6,439 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis. 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 03:26 in Kigali, it's 21:26 in Charlestown. 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 4,845 feet between the two airports. Vance W. Amory International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Charlestown (NEV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 91° (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 Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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