KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
15,940 km
9,905 miles
LEV
Bureta
Fiji
Distance
15,940 km
9,905 mi / 8,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LEV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Levuka Airfield
IATA Code KGL LEV
ICAO Code HRYR NFNB
City Kigali Bureta
Country Rwanda Fiji
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,859 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.710000, 178.760000

Kigali (KGL) to Bureta (LEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Levuka Airfield (LEV) in Bureta, Fiji is 15,940 kilometers (9,905 miles / 8,607 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 18:32 in Kigali, it's 04:32 in Bureta. 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 4,848 feet between the two airports. Levuka Airfield sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Bureta (LEV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Levuka Airfield (LEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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