KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,635 km
6,608 miles
RIB
Riberalta
Bolivia
Distance
10,635 km
6,608 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RIB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
IATA Code KGL RIB
ICAO Code HRYR SLRI
City Kigali Riberalta
Country Rwanda Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,859 ft 462 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -11.000000, -66.000000

Kigali (KGL) to Riberalta (RIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 10,635 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 01:44 in Kigali, it's 19:44 in Riberalta. 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 4,397 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Riberalta (RIB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 93° (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 Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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