The flight distance from St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,158 kilometers (7,555 miles / 6,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 04:22 in St Helens Airport, it's 19:22 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 4,811 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than St Helens Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to St Helens Airport (HLS) follows a heading of 135° (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 St Helens Airport (HLS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.