KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,949 km
6,182 miles
WME
Mount Keith Airport
Australia
Distance
9,949 km
6,182 mi / 5,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
117°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL WME
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mount Keith Airport
IATA Code KGL WME
ICAO Code HRYR YMNE
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,792 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -27.290000, 120.560000

Kigali (KGL) to Mount Keith Airport (WME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mount Keith Airport (WME) in Mount Keith Airport, Australia is 9,949 kilometers (6,182 miles / 5,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia. 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 09:58 in Kigali, it's 15:58 in Mount Keith Airport. With a 6-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 3,067 feet between the two airports. Mount Keith Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Keith Airport (WME) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 268° (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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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