GKL
Great Keppel Is Airport
Australia
13,031 km
8,097 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,031 km
8,097 mi / 7,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GKL KGL
Airport Name Great Keppel Is Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GKL KGL
ICAO Code YGKL HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Africa/Kigali
Elevation 21 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -23.180000, 150.940000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) in Great Keppel Is Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,031 kilometers (8,097 miles / 7,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Australia 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 02:37 in Great Keppel Is Airport, it's 18:37 in Kigali. 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 4,838 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Great Keppel Is Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) follows a heading of 117° (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 Great Keppel Is Airport (GKL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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