GBL
South Goulburn Is Airport
Australia
11,403 km
7,085 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,403 km
7,085 mi / 6,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

GBL KGL
Airport Name South Goulburn Is Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GBL KGL
ICAO Code YGBI HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 19 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -11.650000, 133.380000 -1.970000, 30.140000

South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) in South Goulburn Is Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,403 kilometers (7,085 miles / 6,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 00:36 in South Goulburn Is Airport, it's 17:06 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 4,840 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than South Goulburn Is Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) follows a heading of 102° (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 South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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