AEB
Baise
China
8,759 km
5,442 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,759 km
5,442 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
263°
west

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AEB KGL
Airport Name Tian Yang Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AEB KGL
ICAO Code ZBGS HRYR
City Baise Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 23.720000, 106.960000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Baise (AEB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tian Yang Air Base (AEB) in Baise, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,759 kilometers (5,442 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Baise, it's 14:47 in Kigali. 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Tian Yang Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Baise (AEB) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tian Yang Air Base (AEB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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