KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,203 km
6,340 miles
SVD
Kingstown
Saint Vincent
Distance
10,203 km
6,340 mi / 5,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
283°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL SVD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport E. T. Joshua Airport
IATA Code KGL SVD
ICAO Code HRYR TVSV
City Kigali Kingstown
Country Rwanda Saint Vincent
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/St_Vincent
Elevation 4,859 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 13.140000, -61.210000

Kigali (KGL) to Kingstown (SVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to E. T. Joshua Airport (SVD) in Kingstown, Saint Vincent is 10,203 kilometers (6,340 miles / 5,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Saint Vincent. 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 16:26 in Kigali, it's 10:26 in Kingstown. 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 4,793 feet between the two airports. E. T. Joshua Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kingstown (SVD) 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 E. T. Joshua Airport (SVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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