# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Manihiki Island (MHX)

> 18,170 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 18,170 km / 11,290 mi / 9,811 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 138° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 223° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → CK
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 09:15 in Kigali, it's 21:15 in Manihiki Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,859 ft (MHX is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Manihiki Island Airport (MHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mhx-manihiki-island-manihiki-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6f-68b8-a53c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manihiki Island, CK
- ICAO: NCMH
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -10.380000, -161.000000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:15 in Kigali, it's 21:15 in Manihiki Island.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Manihiki Island Airport (MHX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mhx-manihiki-island-manihiki-island-airport/1ef266df-6e6f-68b8-a53c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)