KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,548 km
6,554 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
10,548 km
6,554 mi / 5,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL POI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code KGL POI
ICAO Code HRYR SLPO
City Kigali Potosi
Country Rwanda Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,859 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Kigali (KGL) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 10,548 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Bolivia. 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 05:31 in Kigali, it's 23:31 in Potosi. 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 8,054 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 94° (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 Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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