KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,257 km
5,752 miles
LLF
Yongzhou
China
Distance
9,257 km
5,752 mi / 4,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LLF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lingling Airport
IATA Code KGL LLF
ICAO Code HRYR ZGLG
City Kigali Yongzhou
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 340 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 26.340000, 111.610000

Kigali (KGL) to Yongzhou (LLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lingling Airport (LLF) in Yongzhou, China is 9,257 kilometers (5,752 miles / 4,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 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 13:29 in Kigali, it's 19:29 in Yongzhou. 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 4,519 feet between the two airports. Lingling Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yongzhou (LLF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Lingling Airport (LLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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