KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,331 km
8,284 miles
RUV
Rubelsanto
Guatemala
Distance
13,331 km
8,284 mi / 7,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
287°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL RUV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rubelsanto Airport
IATA Code KGL RUV
ICAO Code HRYR MGRB
City Kigali Rubelsanto
Country Rwanda Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Guatemala
Elevation 4,859 ft 426 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.990000, -90.450000

Kigali (KGL) to Rubelsanto (RUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) in Rubelsanto, Guatemala is 13,331 kilometers (8,284 miles / 7,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Guatemala. 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 09:11 in Kigali, it's 01:11 in Rubelsanto. With a 8-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 4,433 feet between the two airports. Rubelsanto Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rubelsanto (RUV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 83° (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 Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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