KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,144 km
6,303 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
10,144 km
6,303 mi / 5,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SGL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code KGL SGL
ICAO Code HRYR RPLS
City Kigali Cavite City
Country Rwanda Philippines
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,859 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.500000, 120.900000

Kigali (KGL) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 10,144 kilometers (6,303 miles / 5,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Kigali, it's 07:15 in Cavite City. 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 4,851 feet between the two airports. Sangley Point Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Cavite City (SGL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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