ARD
Alor Island
Indonesia
10,467 km
6,504 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,467 km
6,504 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

ARD KGL
Airport Name Mali Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ARD KGL
ICAO Code WATM HRYR
City Alor Island Kigali
Country Indonesia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Kigali
Elevation 10 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -8.130000, 124.600000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Alor Island (ARD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mali Airport (ARD) in Alor Island, Indonesia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,467 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Indonesia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:39 in Alor Island, it's 15:39 in Kigali. 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Mali Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Alor Island (ARD) follows a heading of 98° (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 Mali Airport (ARD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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