KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,366 km
7,684 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,366 km
7,684 mi / 6,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL TFM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code KGL TFM
ICAO Code HRYR AYTE
City Kigali Telefomin
Country Rwanda Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Kigali (KGL) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 12,366 kilometers (7,684 miles / 6,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 18:42 in Kigali, it's 02:42 in Telefomin. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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