ILA
Illaga-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,926 km
7,410 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,926 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
267°
west

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Airport Comparison

ILA KGL
Airport Name Illaga Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ILA KGL
ICAO Code WABL HRYR
City Illaga-Papua Island Kigali
Country Indonesia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Kigali
Elevation 6,307 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -3.830000, 137.580000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,926 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Indonesia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Illaga-Papua Island, it's 15:03 in Kigali. With a 7-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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Illaga Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Illaga Airport (ILA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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