KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,623 km
7,222 miles
NTQ
Wajima
Japan
Distance
11,623 km
7,222 mi / 6,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NTQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Noto Airport
IATA Code KGL NTQ
ICAO Code HRYR RJNW
City Kigali Wajima
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,859 ft 718 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.290000, 136.960000

Kigali (KGL) to Wajima (NTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Noto Airport (NTQ) in Wajima, Japan is 11,623 kilometers (7,222 miles / 6,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan. 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 18:23 in Kigali, it's 01:23 in Wajima. With a 7-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 4,141 feet between the two airports. Noto Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Wajima (NTQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 279° (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 Noto Airport (NTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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