KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,280 km
8,873 miles
RNL
Rennell Island
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,280 km
8,873 mi / 7,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RNL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rennell/Tingoa Airport
IATA Code KGL RNL
ICAO Code HRYR AGGR
City Kigali Rennell Island
Country Rwanda Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -11.530000, 160.060000

Kigali (KGL) to Rennell Island (RNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) in Rennell Island, Solomon Islands is 14,280 kilometers (8,873 miles / 7,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 23:56 in Kigali, it's 08:56 in Rennell Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Rennell/Tingoa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rennell Island (RNL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 258° (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 Rennell/Tingoa Airport (RNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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