The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 9,675 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 04:47 in Kigali, it's 10:47 in Sumbawa Island. With a 6-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 4,843 feet between the two airports. Sumbawa Besar Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 268° (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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.