The flight distance from Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) in Futuna Island, WF to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 16,419 kilometers (10,202 miles / 8,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 WF 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 07:31 in Futuna Island, it's 21:31 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 4,839 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Pointe Vele Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Futuna Island (FUT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.