JIC
Jinchang
China
8,611 km
5,351 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,611 km
5,351 mi / 4,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

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JIC KGL
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JIC KGL
ICAO Code ZLJC HRYR
City Jinchang Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,740 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jinchang (JIC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,611 kilometers (5,351 miles / 4,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 00:16 in Jinchang, it's 18:16 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 Jinchang (JIC) 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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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