GEX
Geelong Airport
Australia
11,952 km
7,426 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,952 km
7,426 mi / 6,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Hobart
Heading
253°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GEX KGL
Airport Name Geelong Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GEX KGL
ICAO Code YGLG HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Hobart Africa/Kigali
Elevation 43 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -38.230000, 144.330000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Geelong Airport (GEX) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geelong Airport (GEX) in Geelong Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,952 kilometers (7,426 miles / 6,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 11:37 in Geelong Airport, it's 03:37 in Kigali. With a 8-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 4,816 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Geelong Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Geelong Airport (GEX) follows a heading of 131° (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 Geelong Airport (GEX) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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