KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,583 km
6,576 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
10,583 km
6,576 mi / 5,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL TAC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code KGL TAC
ICAO Code HRYR RPVA
City Kigali Tacloban City
Country Rwanda Philippines
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.230000, 125.030000

Kigali (KGL) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 10,583 kilometers (6,576 miles / 5,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Philippines. 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 07:17 in Kigali, it's 13:17 in Tacloban City. 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tacloban City (TAC) 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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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