ATD
Atoifi
Solomon Islands
14,439 km
8,972 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,439 km
8,972 mi / 7,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

ATD KGL
Airport Name Uru Harbour Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ATD KGL
ICAO Code AGAT HRYR
City Atoifi Kigali
Country Solomon Islands Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -8.870000, 161.010000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Atoifi (ATD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Uru Harbour Airport (ATD) in Atoifi, Solomon Islands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,439 kilometers (8,972 miles / 7,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Atoifi, it's 13:33 in Kigali. With a 9-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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Uru Harbour Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Atoifi (ATD) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Uru Harbour Airport (ATD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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