The flight distance from Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,619 kilometers (7,841 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Australia 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 00:09 in Cooktown Airport, it's 16:09 in Kigali. With a 8-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 4,833 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cooktown Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.