KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,724 km
6,664 miles
SJU
San Juan
United States
Distance
10,724 km
6,664 mi / 5,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SJU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA Code KGL SJU
ICAO Code HRYR TJSJ
City Kigali San Juan
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.440000, -66.000000

Kigali (KGL) to San Juan (SJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, United States is 10,724 kilometers (6,664 miles / 5,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 United States. 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 10:51 in Kigali, it's 04:51 in San Juan. 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Luis Munoz Marin International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (SJU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 90° (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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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