KEI
Kepi-Papua Island
Indonesia
12,102 km
7,520 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,102 km
7,520 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
266°
west

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Airport Comparison

KEI KGL
Airport Name Kepi Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KEI KGL
ICAO Code WAKP HRYR
City Kepi-Papua Island Kigali
Country Indonesia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Kigali
Elevation 67 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -6.590000, 139.360000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kepi-Papua Island (KEI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kepi Airport (KEI) in Kepi-Papua Island, Indonesia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,102 kilometers (7,520 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 03:59 in Kepi-Papua Island, it's 20:59 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 4,792 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kepi Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kepi-Papua Island (KEI) 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 Kepi Airport (KEI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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