IKS
Tiksi
Russia
10,521 km
6,537 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,521 km
6,537 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
278°
west

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IKS KGL
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IKS KGL
ICAO Code UEST HRYR
City Tiksi Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Africa/Kigali
Elevation 26 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Tiksi (IKS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,521 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Tiksi, it's 15:24 in Kigali. With a 7-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 4,833 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Tiksi Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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