HUI
Hue
Vietnam
8,745 km
5,434 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,745 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
265°
west

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HUI KGL
Airport Name Phu Bai Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HUI KGL
ICAO Code VVPB HRYR
City Hue Kigali
Country Vietnam Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 48 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.400000, 107.700000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hue (HUI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phu Bai Airport (HUI) in Hue, Vietnam to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,745 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Vietnam 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 20:10 in Hue, it's 15:10 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 4,811 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Phu Bai Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hue (HUI) follows a heading of 73° (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 Phu Bai Airport (HUI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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