KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
16,000 km
9,942 miles
MFJ
Moala
Fiji
Distance
16,000 km
9,942 mi / 8,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MFJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Moala Airport
IATA Code KGL MFJ
ICAO Code HRYR NFMO
City Kigali Moala
Country Rwanda Fiji
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,859 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -18.570000, 179.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Moala (MFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Moala Airport (MFJ) in Moala, Fiji is 16,000 kilometers (9,942 miles / 8,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Fiji. 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 19:27 in Kigali, it's 05:27 in Moala. 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 4,846 feet between the two airports. Moala Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Moala (MFJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 239° (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 Moala Airport (MFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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