KFE
Cloudbreak Village
Australia
9,929 km
6,169 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,929 km
6,169 mi / 5,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KFE KGL
Airport Name Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KFE KGL
ICAO Code YFDF HRYR
City Cloudbreak Village Kigali
Country Australia Rwanda
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,555 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 0.000000, 119.430000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Cloudbreak Village (KFE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,929 kilometers (6,169 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 18:52 in Cloudbreak Village, it's 12:52 in Kigali. With a 6-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 3,304 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) follows a heading of 90° (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 Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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