KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,729 km
4,803 miles
RKO
Sipora Island
Indonesia
Distance
7,729 km
4,803 mi / 4,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL RKO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rokot Airport
IATA Code KGL RKO
ICAO Code HRYR WIBR
City Kigali Sipora Island
Country Rwanda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 4,859 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -2.100000, 99.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Sipora Island (RKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rokot Airport (RKO) in Sipora Island, Indonesia is 7,729 kilometers (4,803 miles / 4,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:07 in Kigali, it's 10:07 in Sipora Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,858 feet between the two airports. Rokot Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sipora Island (RKO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 269° (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 Rokot Airport (RKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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