KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,165 km
8,180 miles
SDH
Santa Rosa de Copan
Honduras
Distance
13,165 km
8,180 mi / 7,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
286°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL SDH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Santa Rosa Copan Airport
IATA Code KGL SDH
ICAO Code HRYR MHRS
City Kigali Santa Rosa de Copan
Country Rwanda Honduras
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,818 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.810000, -88.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras is 13,165 kilometers (8,180 miles / 7,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Honduras. 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 11:59 in Kigali, it's 03:59 in Santa Rosa de Copan. 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 2,041 feet between the two airports. Santa Rosa Copan Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 84° (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 Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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