KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,069 km
8,742 miles
PPQ
Paraparaumu Airport
New Zealand
Distance
14,069 km
8,742 mi / 7,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
147°
south southeast

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KGL PPQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Paraparaumu Airport
IATA Code KGL PPQ
ICAO Code HRYR NZPP
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,859 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -40.900000, 174.990000

Kigali (KGL) to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in Paraparaumu Airport, New Zealand is 14,069 kilometers (8,742 miles / 7,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 New Zealand. 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 10:29 in Kigali, it's 21:29 in Paraparaumu Airport. With a 11-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 4,837 feet between the two airports. Paraparaumu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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