KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,297 km
6,398 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
10,297 km
6,398 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RCU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code KGL RCU
ICAO Code HRYR SAOC
City Kigali Rio Cuarto
Country Rwanda Argentina
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Kigali (KGL) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 10,297 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 02:34 in Kigali, it's 21:34 in Rio Cuarto. 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 3,479 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) 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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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