KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,472 km
4,021 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
6,472 km
4,021 mi / 3,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL NGQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code KGL NGQ
ICAO Code HRYR ZUAL
City Kigali Shiquanhe
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.100000, 80.050000

Kigali (KGL) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 6,472 kilometers (4,021 miles / 3,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 04:14 in Kigali, it's 10:14 in Shiquanhe. 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 9,163 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 244° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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