KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,881 km
7,382 miles
OIM
Izu Oshima
Japan
Distance
11,881 km
7,382 mi / 6,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL OIM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Oshima Airport
IATA Code KGL OIM
ICAO Code HRYR RJTO
City Kigali Izu Oshima
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,859 ft 130 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.780000, 139.360000

Kigali (KGL) to Izu Oshima (OIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Oshima Airport (OIM) in Izu Oshima, Japan is 11,881 kilometers (7,382 miles / 6,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Kigali, it's 22:25 in Izu Oshima. With a 7-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 4,729 feet between the two airports. Oshima Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Izu Oshima (OIM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 280° (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 Oshima Airport (OIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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