KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,658 km
6,623 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
10,658 km
6,623 mi / 5,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
249°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL UYU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code KGL UYU
ICAO Code HRYR SLUY
City Kigali Quijarro
Country Rwanda Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,859 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 10,658 kilometers (6,623 miles / 5,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 14:08 in Kigali, it's 08:08 in Quijarro. 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 6,277 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 94° (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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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