KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,128 km
7,536 miles
OKQ
Okaba-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,128 km
7,536 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
99°
east

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Airport Comparison

KGL OKQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Okaba Airport
IATA Code KGL OKQ
ICAO Code HRYR WAKO
City Kigali Okaba-Papua Island
Country Rwanda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,859 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.090000, 139.720000

Kigali (KGL) to Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Okaba Airport (OKQ) in Okaba-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,128 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Kigali, it's 00:15 in Okaba-Papua Island. With a 7-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 4,836 feet between the two airports. Okaba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Okaba-Papua Island (OKQ) 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 Okaba Airport (OKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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