HMI
Hami
China
8,045 km
4,999 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,045 km
4,999 mi / 4,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

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HMI KGL
Airport Name Hami Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HMI KGL
ICAO Code ZWHM HRYR
City Hami Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,703 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 42.840000, 93.670000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hami (HMI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hami Airport (HMI) in Hami, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,045 kilometers (4,999 miles / 4,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 03:08 in Hami, it's 21:08 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 2,156 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Hami Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hami (HMI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Hami Airport (HMI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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