FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
17,751 km
11,030 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
17,751 km
11,030 mi / 9,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
151°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FHZ KGL
Airport Name Fakahina Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FHZ KGL
ICAO Code NTKH HRYR
City Fakahina Kigali
Country French Polynesia Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -15.990000, -140.160000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fakahina (FHZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 17,751 kilometers (11,030 miles / 9,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 French Polynesia 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 11:04 in Fakahina, it's 23:04 in Kigali. With a 12-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 4,856 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Fakahina Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fakahina (FHZ) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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