KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,212 km
6,967 miles
MKV
Mount Cavenagh Airport
Australia
Distance
11,212 km
6,967 mi / 6,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
117°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL MKV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mount Cavenagh Airport
IATA Code KGL MKV
ICAO Code HRYR YMVG
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Darwin
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -25.970000, 133.200000

Kigali (KGL) to Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) in Mount Cavenagh Airport, Australia is 11,212 kilometers (6,967 miles / 6,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 10:29 in Kigali, it's 17:59 in Mount Cavenagh 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. Mount Cavenagh Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Mount Cavenagh Airport (MKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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