HGN
Mae Hong Son Airport
Thailand
7,767 km
4,826 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,767 km
4,826 mi / 4,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

HGN KGL
Airport Name Mae Hong Son Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HGN KGL
ICAO Code VTCH HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Thailand Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Kigali
Elevation 929 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 19.300000, 97.980000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) in Mae Hong Son Airport, Thailand to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,767 kilometers (4,826 miles / 4,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Thailand 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 20:28 in Mae Hong Son Airport, it's 15:28 in Kigali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,930 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Mae Hong Son Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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