KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,445 km
7,112 miles
MSF
Mount Swan Airport
Australia
Distance
11,445 km
7,112 mi / 6,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
114°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL MSF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mount Swan Airport
IATA Code KGL MSF
ICAO Code HRYR YMNS
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Darwin
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.600000, 135.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Mount Swan Airport (MSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mount Swan Airport (MSF) in Mount Swan Airport, Australia is 11,445 kilometers (7,112 miles / 6,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 10:18 in Kigali, it's 17:48 in Mount Swan 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 Swan Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Swan Airport (MSF) 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 Swan Airport (MSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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