Distance From Vailala Airstrip to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Vailala Airstrip () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7931 miles or 12764 kilometers or 6888 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Hepa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hepa and Kigali takes around 18 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vailala Airstrip, Hepa, Papua New Guinea to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KGL

Kilometers		12764 km
Statute Miles		7931 miles
Nautical Miles		6888 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 14 minutes

Vailala Airstrip to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Vailala Airstrip & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hepa to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hepa, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Hepa, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Hepa (Papua New Guinea) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours behind Hepa.

Location	Local Time
Hepa (Papua New Guinea)	2024-12-23, 18:06:19 +10
Kigali (Rwanda)	2024-12-23, 10:06:19 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Vailala Airstrip ( / AYVA) Hepa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda