KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,218 km
7,592 miles
MBF
Porepunkah Airport
Australia
Distance
12,218 km
7,592 mi / 6,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MBF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Porepunkah Airport
IATA Code KGL MBF
ICAO Code HRYR YPOK
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 4,859 ft 935 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -36.720000, 146.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Porepunkah Airport (MBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Porepunkah Airport (MBF) in Porepunkah Airport, Australia is 12,218 kilometers (7,592 miles / 6,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 21:01 in Kigali, it's 06:01 in Porepunkah Airport. 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 3,924 feet between the two airports. Porepunkah Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Porepunkah Airport (MBF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Porepunkah Airport (MBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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