KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
16,021 km
9,955 miles
KXF
Koro Island
Fiji
Distance
16,021 km
9,955 mi / 8,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KXF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Koro Island Airport
IATA Code KGL KXF
ICAO Code HRYR NFNO
City Kigali Koro Island
Country Rwanda Fiji
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,859 ft 358 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.350000, 179.420000

Kigali (KGL) to Koro Island (KXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Koro Island Airport (KXF) in Koro Island, Fiji is 16,021 kilometers (9,955 miles / 8,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Rwanda with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Kigali, it's 21:04 in Koro Island. 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 4,501 feet between the two airports. Koro Island Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Koro Island (KXF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Koro Island Airport (KXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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