KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,964 km
9,298 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
14,964 km
9,298 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
114°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL WLH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code KGL WLH
ICAO Code HRYR NVSW
City Kigali Walaha
Country Rwanda Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,859 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 14,964 kilometers (9,298 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 10:07 in Kigali, it's 19:07 in Walaha. 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 4,708 feet between the two airports. Walaha Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Walaha (WLH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 251° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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