KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,620 km
7,220 miles
RCY
Rum Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
11,620 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL RCY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rum Cay Airport
IATA Code KGL RCY
ICAO Code HRYR MYRP
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Nassau
Elevation 4,859 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 23.680000, -74.840000

Kigali (KGL) to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) in Rum Cay Airport, Bahamas is 11,620 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Bahamas. 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 18:04 in Kigali, it's 12:04 in Rum Cay Airport. 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 4,844 feet between the two airports. Rum Cay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rum Cay Airport (RCY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Rum Cay Airport (RCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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