# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Mabuiag Island (UBB)

> 12,377 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,377 km / 7,691 mi / 6,683 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 101° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 264° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 03:28 in Kigali, it's 11:28 in Mabuiag Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,859 ft (UBB is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Mabuiag Island Airport (UBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ubb-mabuiag-island-mabuiag-island-airport/1ef266e0-11c9-6270-8028-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mabuiag Island, Australia
- ICAO: YMAA
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -9.950000, 142.180000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:28 in Kigali, it's 11:28 in Mabuiag Island.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mabuiag Island Airport (UBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ubb-mabuiag-island-mabuiag-island-airport/1ef266e0-11c9-6270-8028-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)