KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,867 km
9,238 miles
OLJ
Olpoi
Vanuatu
Distance
14,867 km
9,238 mi / 8,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL OLJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport North West Santo Airport
IATA Code KGL OLJ
ICAO Code HRYR NVSZ
City Kigali Olpoi
Country Rwanda Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -14.880000, 166.560000

Kigali (KGL) to Olpoi (OLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to North West Santo Airport (OLJ) in Olpoi, Vanuatu is 14,867 kilometers (9,238 miles / 8,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 17:05 in Kigali, it's 02:05 in Olpoi. With a 9-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. North West Santo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Olpoi (OLJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 North West Santo Airport (OLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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