AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
15,975 km
9,927 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
15,975 km
9,927 mi / 8,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
267°
west

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AEA KGL
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AEA KGL
ICAO Code NGTB HRYR
City Abemama Atoll Kigali
Country Kiribati Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 15,975 kilometers (9,927 miles / 8,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Kiribati with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Abemama Atoll, it's 22:49 in Kigali. With a 10-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 4,851 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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