IWJ
Masuda
Japan
11,196 km
6,957 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,196 km
6,957 mi / 6,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

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Airport Comparison

IWJ KGL
Airport Name Iwami Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IWJ KGL
ICAO Code RJOW HRYR
City Masuda Kigali
Country Japan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 184 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, 131.790000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Masuda (IWJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,196 kilometers (6,957 miles / 6,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Japan 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 14:21 in Masuda, it's 07:21 in Kigali. With a 7-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 4,675 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Iwami Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Masuda (IWJ) follows a heading of 55° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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