KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,926 km
4,925 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
7,926 km
4,925 mi / 4,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
63°
east northeast

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KGL LUM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code KGL LUM
ICAO Code HRYR ZPLX
City Kigali Luxi
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.400000, 98.530000

Kigali (KGL) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 7,926 kilometers (4,925 miles / 4,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 18:59 in Kigali, it's 00:59 in Luxi. 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 1,969 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 259° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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