DSN
Ordos
China
9,268 km
5,759 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,268 km
5,759 mi / 5,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

DSN KGL
Airport Name Ordos Ejin Horo Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DSN KGL
ICAO Code ZBDS HRYR
City Ordos Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,557 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 39.490000, 109.860000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ordos (DSN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) in Ordos, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,268 kilometers (5,759 miles / 5,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 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 21:20 in Ordos, it's 15:20 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.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ordos (DSN) follows a heading of 50° (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 Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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