DKV
Docker River Airport
Australia
10,814 km
6,720 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,814 km
6,720 mi / 5,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
264°
west

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Airport Comparison

DKV KGL
Airport Name Docker River Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DKV KGL
ICAO Code YDVR HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 589 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -24.860000, 129.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Docker River Airport (DKV) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Docker River Airport (DKV) in Docker River Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,814 kilometers (6,720 miles / 5,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 11:54 in Docker River Airport, it's 04:24 in Kigali. With a 7.5-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 4,270 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Docker River Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Docker River Airport (DKV) follows a heading of 115° (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 Docker River Airport (DKV) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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