DIL
Dili
Timor-Leste
10,567 km
6,566 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,567 km
6,566 mi / 5,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dili
Heading
267°
west

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Airport Comparison

DIL KGL
Airport Name Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DIL KGL
ICAO Code WPDL HRYR
City Dili Kigali
Country Timor-Leste Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Dili Africa/Kigali
Elevation 154 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -8.550000, 125.530000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Dili (DIL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) in Dili, Timor-Leste to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,567 kilometers (6,566 miles / 5,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Timor-Leste with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Dili, it's 00:18 in Kigali. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,705 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Dili (DIL) follows a heading of 99° (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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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