KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,587 km
7,821 miles
SNJ
Pinar Del Rio
Cuba
Distance
12,587 km
7,821 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SNJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport San Julian Air Base
IATA Code KGL SNJ
ICAO Code HRYR MUSJ
City Kigali Pinar Del Rio
Country Rwanda Cuba
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Havana
Elevation 4,859 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 22.100000, -84.150000

Kigali (KGL) to Pinar Del Rio (SNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to San Julian Air Base (SNJ) in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba is 12,587 kilometers (7,821 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Cuba. 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 14:39 in Kigali, it's 07:39 in Pinar Del Rio. With a 7-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 4,761 feet between the two airports. San Julian Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pinar Del Rio (SNJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (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 Julian Air Base (SNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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