KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,528 km
4,678 miles
KRY
Karamay
China
Distance
7,528 km
4,678 mi / 4,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
38°
northeast

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KGL KRY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Karamay Airport
IATA Code KGL KRY
ICAO Code HRYR ZWKM
City Kigali Karamay
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.470000, 84.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Karamay (KRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Karamay Airport (KRY) in Karamay, China is 7,528 kilometers (4,678 miles / 4,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Rwanda with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:18 in Kigali, it's 03:18 in Karamay. 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Karamay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Karamay (KRY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Karamay Airport (KRY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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