GZO
Gizo
Solomon Islands
14,002 km
8,701 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,002 km
8,701 mi / 7,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

GZO KGL
Airport Name Nusatupe Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GZO KGL
ICAO Code AGGN HRYR
City Gizo Kigali
Country Solomon Islands Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Kigali
Elevation 13 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -8.100000, 156.860000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gizo (GZO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nusatupe Airport (GZO) in Gizo, Solomon Islands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,002 kilometers (8,701 miles / 7,561 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 04:55 in Gizo, it's 19:55 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 4,846 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Nusatupe Airport.

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

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