Airport Comparison
| KGL | KWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kigali International Airport | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport |
| IATA Code | KGL | KWA |
| ICAO Code | HRYR | PKWA |
| City | Kigali | Kwajalein |
| Country | Rwanda | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali | Pacific/Kwajalein |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.970000, 30.140000 | 8.720000, 167.730000 |
Kigali (KGL) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 15,264 kilometers (9,485 miles / 8,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 79°.
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 Rwanda with Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:10 in Kigali, it's 12:10 in Kwajalein. With a 10-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 4,843 feet between the two airports. Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.
The return flight from Kwajalein (KWA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.