KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,744 km
7,297 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
11,744 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
295°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL RSD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code KGL RSD
ICAO Code HRYR MYER
City Kigali Rock Sound
Country Rwanda Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Nassau
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.900000, -76.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 11,744 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 14:43 in Kigali, it's 08:43 in Rock Sound. 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Rock Sound Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rock Sound (RSD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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