CWT
Cowra Airport
Australia
12,471 km
7,749 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,471 km
7,749 mi / 6,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CWT KGL
Airport Name Cowra Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CWT KGL
ICAO Code YCWR HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Kigali
Elevation 966 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -33.840000, 148.650000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Cowra Airport (CWT) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cowra Airport (CWT) in Cowra Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,471 kilometers (7,749 miles / 6,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 18:18 in Cowra Airport, it's 10:18 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 3,893 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cowra Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Cowra Airport (CWT) follows a heading of 128° (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 Cowra Airport (CWT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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