KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,531 km
4,679 miles
RGN
Yangon
Myanmar
Distance
7,531 km
4,679 mi / 4,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RGN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yangon International Airport
IATA Code KGL RGN
ICAO Code HRYR VYYY
City Kigali Yangon
Country Rwanda Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,859 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 16.910000, 96.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Yangon (RGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yangon International Airport (RGN) in Yangon, Myanmar is 7,531 kilometers (4,679 miles / 4,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Myanmar. 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 22:30 in Kigali, it's 03:00 in Yangon. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,750 feet between the two airports. Yangon International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yangon (RGN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 261° (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 Yangon International Airport (RGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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