KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
12,968 km
8,058 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,968 km
8,058 mi / 7,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
265°
west

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Airport Comparison

KBM KGL
Airport Name Kabwum Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KBM KGL
ICAO Code AYKB HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Papua New Guinea Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,450 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kabwum (KBM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,968 kilometers (8,058 miles / 7,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 10:34 in Kabwum, it's 02:34 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.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 98° (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 Kabwum (KBM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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