Airport Comparison
| KGL | POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kigali International Airport | Piarco International Airport |
| IATA Code | KGL | POS |
| ICAO Code | HRYR | TTPP |
| City | Kigali | Port of Spain |
| Country | Rwanda | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft | 58 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.970000, 30.140000 | 10.600000, -61.340000 |
Kigali (KGL) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 10,210 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 281°.
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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 10:57 in Kigali, it's 04:57 in Port of Spain. 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 4,801 feet between the two airports. Piarco International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.
The return flight from Port of Spain (POS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 92° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.