GEF
Liangia
Solomon Islands
13,982 km
8,688 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,982 km
8,688 mi / 7,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

GEF KGL
Airport Name Geva Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GEF KGL
ICAO Code AGEV HRYR
City Liangia Kigali
Country Solomon Islands Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 156.600000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Liangia (GEF) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geva Airport (GEF) in Liangia, Solomon Islands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,982 kilometers (8,688 miles / 7,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 14:28 in Liangia, it's 05:28 in Kigali. With a 9-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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Geva Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Liangia (GEF) follows a heading of 101° (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 Geva Airport (GEF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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