KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,982 km
6,203 miles
SFN
Santa Fe
Argentina
Distance
9,982 km
6,203 mi / 5,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
238°
west southwest

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KGL SFN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sauce Viejo Airport
IATA Code KGL SFN
ICAO Code HRYR SAAV
City Kigali Santa Fe
Country Rwanda Argentina
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,859 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -31.710000, -60.810000

Kigali (KGL) to Santa Fe (SFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) in Santa Fe, Argentina is 9,982 kilometers (6,203 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Argentina. 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 06:57 in Kigali, it's 01:57 in Santa Fe. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,804 feet between the two airports. Sauce Viejo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Fe (SFN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 92° (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 Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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