KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,049 km
8,108 miles
XPL
Comayagua
Honduras
Distance
13,049 km
8,108 mi / 7,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XPL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport
IATA Code KGL XPL
ICAO Code HRYR MHPR
City Kigali Comayagua
Country Rwanda Honduras
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,064 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.380000, -87.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Comayagua (XPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) in Comayagua, Honduras is 13,049 kilometers (8,108 miles / 7,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Honduras. 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 01:21 in Kigali, it's 17:21 in Comayagua. With a 8-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 2,795 feet between the two airports. Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Comayagua (XPL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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