KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,995 km
9,317 miles
TGH
Tongoa Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,995 km
9,317 mi / 8,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
116°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL TGH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tongoa Island Airport
IATA Code KGL TGH
ICAO Code HRYR NVST
City Kigali Tongoa Island
Country Rwanda Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,859 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -16.890000, 168.550000

Kigali (KGL) to Tongoa Island (TGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) in Tongoa Island, Vanuatu is 14,995 kilometers (9,317 miles / 8,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 06:32 in Kigali, it's 15:32 in Tongoa Island. With a 9-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 4,416 feet between the two airports. Tongoa Island Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tongoa Island (TGH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). 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 Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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