GFN
Grafton Airport
Australia
13,010 km
8,084 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,010 km
8,084 mi / 7,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
250°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GFN KGL
Airport Name Grafton Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GFN KGL
ICAO Code YGFN HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Kigali
Elevation 110 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -29.760000, 153.030000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Grafton Airport (GFN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grafton Airport (GFN) in Grafton Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,010 kilometers (8,084 miles / 7,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 23:44 in Grafton Airport, it's 15:44 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 4,749 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Grafton Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Grafton Airport (GFN) follows a heading of 125° (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 Grafton Airport (GFN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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