KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
15,969 km
9,923 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
15,969 km
9,923 mi / 8,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
241°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KAY KGL
Airport Name Wakaya Island Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KAY KGL
ICAO Code NFNW HRYR
City Wakaya Island Kigali
Country Fiji Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Kigali
Elevation 130 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -17.620000, 179.020000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Wakaya Island (KAY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 15,969 kilometers (9,923 miles / 8,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Fiji 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 10:30 in Wakaya Island, it's 00:30 in Kigali. With a 10-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 4,729 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Wakaya Island Airport.

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

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