HWK
Hawker
Australia
11,610 km
7,214 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,610 km
7,214 mi / 6,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
258°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

HWK KGL
Airport Name Wilpena Pound Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HWK KGL
ICAO Code YHAW HRYR
City Hawker Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Kigali
Elevation 321 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -31.860000, 138.470000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hawker (HWK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) in Hawker, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,610 kilometers (7,214 miles / 6,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 10:14 in Hawker, it's 02:44 in Kigali. With a 7.5-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 4,538 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Wilpena Pound Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hawker (HWK) follows a heading of 124° (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 Wilpena Pound Airport (HWK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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