KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
17,865 km
11,101 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
17,865 km
11,101 mi / 9,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TJN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code KGL TJN
ICAO Code HRYR NTKM
City Kigali Takume
Country Rwanda French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,859 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Kigali (KGL) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 17,865 kilometers (11,101 miles / 9,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 20:29 in Kigali, it's 08:29 in Takume. With a 12-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 4,852 feet between the two airports. Takume Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Takume (TJN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). 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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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