The flight distance from Vunisea Airport (KDV) in Vunisea, Fiji to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 15,811 kilometers (9,824 miles / 8,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 03:02 in Vunisea, it's 17:02 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 4,853 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Vunisea Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Vunisea (KDV) follows a heading of 125° (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 Vunisea Airport (KDV) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.