KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,296 km
6,397 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
10,296 km
6,397 mi / 5,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VLM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code KGL VLM
ICAO Code HRYR SLVM
City Kigali Villamontes
Country Rwanda Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Kigali (KGL) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 10,296 kilometers (6,397 miles / 5,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 14:22 in Kigali, it's 08:22 in Villamontes. 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 3,554 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Villamontes (VLM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 93° (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 Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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