KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,481 km
8,377 miles
MFO
Manguna
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,481 km
8,377 mi / 7,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
98°
east

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Airport Comparison

KGL MFO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Manguna Airport
IATA Code KGL MFO
ICAO Code HRYR AYNG
City Kigali Manguna
Country Rwanda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,859 ft 187 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -5.580000, 151.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Manguna (MFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Manguna Airport (MFO) in Manguna, Papua New Guinea is 13,481 kilometers (8,377 miles / 7,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:31 in Kigali, it's 21:31 in Manguna. With a 8-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 4,672 feet between the two airports. Manguna Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Manguna (MFO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 264° (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 Manguna Airport (MFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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