KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,910 km
9,265 miles
SCZ
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,910 km
9,265 mi / 8,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SCZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
IATA Code KGL SCZ
ICAO Code HRYR AGGL
City Kigali Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Country Rwanda Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 4,859 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -10.720000, 165.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands is 14,910 kilometers (9,265 miles / 8,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Kigali, it's 23:57 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova. With a 9-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 4,841 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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