KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,781 km
7,320 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,781 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
95°
east

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Airport Comparison

KGL WET
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code KGL WET
ICAO Code HRYR WABG
City Kigali Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Rwanda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,781 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Indonesia. 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 00:14 in Kigali, it's 07:14 in Wagethe-Papua Island. 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.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 267° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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