KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
16,122 km
10,018 miles
TVU
Matei
Fiji
Distance
16,122 km
10,018 mi / 8,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TVU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Matei Airport
IATA Code KGL TVU
ICAO Code HRYR NFNM
City Kigali Matei
Country Rwanda Fiji
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 4,859 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -16.690000, -179.880000

Kigali (KGL) to Matei (TVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji is 16,122 kilometers (10,018 miles / 8,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Fiji. 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 10:35 in Kigali, it's 20:35 in Matei. 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 4,799 feet between the two airports. Matei Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Matei (TVU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 241° (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 Matei Airport (TVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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