KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,049 km
6,865 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
11,049 km
6,865 mi / 5,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
108°
east southeast

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KGL MTD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code KGL MTD
ICAO Code HRYR YMSF
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Darwin
Elevation 4,859 ft 231 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Kigali (KGL) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 11,049 kilometers (6,865 miles / 5,966 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 02:04 in Kigali, it's 09:34 in Mount Sanford 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 4,628 feet between the two airports. Mount Sanford Station Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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