KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,822 km
6,103 miles
NDS
Sandstone
Australia
Distance
9,822 km
6,103 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NDS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sandstone Airport
IATA Code KGL NDS
ICAO Code HRYR YSAN
City Kigali Sandstone
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -27.980000, 119.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Sandstone (NDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sandstone Airport (NDS) in Sandstone, Australia is 9,822 kilometers (6,103 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 20:45 in Kigali, it's 02:45 in Sandstone. 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Sandstone Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sandstone (NDS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 269° (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 Sandstone Airport (NDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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