KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,288 km
6,393 miles
VVI
Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Distance
10,288 km
6,393 mi / 5,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL VVI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Viru Viru International Airport
IATA Code KGL VVI
ICAO Code HRYR SLVR
City Kigali Santa Cruz
Country Rwanda Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/La_Paz
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,224 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.640000, -63.140000

Kigali (KGL) to Santa Cruz (VVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 10,288 kilometers (6,393 miles / 5,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 04:03 in Kigali, it's 22:03 in Santa Cruz. 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 3,635 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (VVI) 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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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