KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,975 km
6,820 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
10,975 km
6,820 mi / 5,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
108°
east southeast

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KGL LIB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code KGL LIB
ICAO Code HRYR YLIM
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Darwin
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.250000, 129.880000

Kigali (KGL) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 10,975 kilometers (6,820 miles / 5,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia. 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 18:34 in Kigali, it's 02:04 in Limbunya Station Airport. With a 7.5-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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Limbunya Station Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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