KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,034 km
6,235 miles
SJS
San Jose de Chiquitos
Bolivia
Distance
10,034 km
6,235 mi / 5,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL SJS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport San Jose De Chiquitos Airport
IATA Code KGL SJS
ICAO Code HRYR SLJE
City Kigali San Jose de Chiquitos
Country Rwanda Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,859 ft 974 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.830000, -60.740000

Kigali (KGL) to San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) in San Jose de Chiquitos, Bolivia is 10,034 kilometers (6,235 miles / 5,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Bolivia. 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 09:12 in Kigali, it's 03:12 in San Jose de Chiquitos. 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 3,885 feet between the two airports. San Jose De Chiquitos Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) 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 San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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