The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tamana Island Airport (TMN) in Tamana Island, Kiribati is 16,184 kilometers (10,056 miles / 8,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Kiribati. 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 05:13 in Kigali, it's 15:13 in Tamana Island. With a 10-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. Tamana Island Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tamana Island (TMN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 263° (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 Tamana Island Airport (TMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.