KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,243 km
7,608 miles
MHU
Mount Hotham
Australia
Distance
12,243 km
7,608 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MHU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mount Hotham Airport
IATA Code KGL MHU
ICAO Code HRYR YHOT
City Kigali Mount Hotham
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Hobart
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,260 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -37.050000, 147.330000

Kigali (KGL) to Mount Hotham (MHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) in Mount Hotham, Australia is 12,243 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 17:14 in Kigali, it's 02:14 in Mount Hotham. 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.

The return flight from Mount Hotham (MHU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 251° (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 Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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