KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,629 km
7,847 miles
PEU
Puerto Lempira
Honduras
Distance
12,629 km
7,847 mi / 6,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
286°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL PEU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Puerto Lempira Airport
IATA Code KGL PEU
ICAO Code HRYR MHPL
City Kigali Puerto Lempira
Country Rwanda Honduras
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 4,859 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.260000, -83.780000

Kigali (KGL) to Puerto Lempira (PEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) in Puerto Lempira, Honduras is 12,629 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Honduras. 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 21:46 in Kigali, it's 13:46 in Puerto Lempira. 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 4,834 feet between the two airports. Puerto Lempira Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Lempira (PEU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Puerto Lempira Airport (PEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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