HIG
Highbury Airport
Australia
12,388 km
7,697 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,388 km
7,697 mi / 6,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
261°
west

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Airport Comparison

HIG KGL
Airport Name Highbury Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HIG KGL
ICAO Code YHHY HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, 143.150000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Highbury Airport (HIG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Highbury Airport (HIG) in Highbury Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,388 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 08:27 in Highbury Airport, it's 00:27 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Highbury Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Highbury Airport (HIG) follows a heading of 109° (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 Highbury Airport (HIG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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