KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,302 km
5,780 miles
LEA
Exmouth
Australia
Distance
9,302 km
5,780 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LEA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Learmonth Airport
IATA Code KGL LEA
ICAO Code HRYR YPLM
City Kigali Exmouth
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,859 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.240000, 114.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Exmouth (LEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Learmonth Airport (LEA) in Exmouth, Australia is 9,302 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Australia. 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 12:23 in Kigali, it's 18:23 in Exmouth. With a 6-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 4,840 feet between the two airports. Learmonth Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Exmouth (LEA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 270° (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 Learmonth Airport (LEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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