HIP
Headingly Airport
Australia
11,798 km
7,331 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,798 km
7,331 mi / 6,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

HIP KGL
Airport Name Headingly Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HIP KGL
ICAO Code YHDY HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -21.330000, 138.280000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Headingly Airport (HIP) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Headingly Airport (HIP) in Headingly Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,798 kilometers (7,331 miles / 6,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 22:55 in Headingly Airport, it's 14:55 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Headingly Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Headingly Airport (HIP) follows a heading of 113° (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 Headingly Airport (HIP) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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