KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,671 km
6,630 miles
VQS
Isla De Vieques
United States
Distance
10,671 km
6,630 mi / 5,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
288°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL VQS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code KGL VQS
ICAO Code HRYR TJVQ
City Kigali Isla De Vieques
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 4,859 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.130000, -65.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Isla De Vieques (VQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) in Isla De Vieques, United States is 10,671 kilometers (6,630 miles / 5,762 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 10:30 in Kigali, it's 04:30 in Isla De Vieques. 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 4,810 feet between the two airports. Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Isla De Vieques (VQS) 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 Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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