KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,718 km
7,281 miles
PIO
Pisco
Peru
Distance
11,718 km
7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
255°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL PIO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport
IATA Code KGL PIO
ICAO Code HRYR SPSO
City Kigali Pisco
Country Rwanda Peru
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Lima
Elevation 4,859 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -13.740000, -76.220000

Kigali (KGL) to Pisco (PIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport (PIO) in Pisco, Peru is 11,718 kilometers (7,281 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Peru. 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 00:50 in Kigali, it's 17:50 in Pisco. 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 4,820 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pisco (PIO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 96° (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 Capitan FAP Renan Elias Olivera International Airport (PIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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