IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
12,461 km
7,743 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,461 km
7,743 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
263°
west

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Airport Comparison

IRG KGL
Airport Name Lockhart River Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IRG KGL
ICAO Code YLHR HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Kigali
Elevation 77 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -12.790000, 143.300000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,461 kilometers (7,743 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 04:58 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 20:58 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 4,782 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Lockhart River Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 105° (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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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