KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,565 km
6,565 miles
OLN
Sarmiento
Argentina
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OLN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lago Musters Airport
IATA Code KGL OLN
ICAO Code HRYR SAVM
City Kigali Sarmiento
Country Rwanda Argentina
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 4,859 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -45.580000, -69.070000

Kigali (KGL) to Sarmiento (OLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lago Musters Airport (OLN) in Sarmiento, Argentina is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:33 in Kigali, it's 13:33 in Sarmiento. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,976 feet between the two airports. Lago Musters Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sarmiento (OLN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 98° (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 Lago Musters Airport (OLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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