KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,269 km
7,002 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
11,269 km
7,002 mi / 6,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
122°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL TAQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code KGL TAQ
ICAO Code HRYR YTAR
City Kigali Tarcoola
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Kigali (KGL) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 11,269 kilometers (7,002 miles / 6,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Australia. 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 23:39 in Kigali, it's 07:09 in Tarcoola. With a 7.5-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. Tarcoola Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tarcoola (TAQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 261° (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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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