GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
11,941 km
7,420 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,941 km
7,420 mi / 6,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

GGD KGL
Airport Name Gregory Downs Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GGD KGL
ICAO Code YGDS HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kigali
Elevation 52 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 139.230000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,941 kilometers (7,420 miles / 6,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 09:25 in Gregory Downs Airport, it's 01:25 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 4,807 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gregory Downs Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) follows a heading of 110° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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