KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,945 km
6,801 miles
RGO
Orang Airport
KP
Distance
10,945 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
48°
northeast

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KGL RGO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Orang Airport
IATA Code KGL RGO
ICAO Code HRYR ZKHM
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda KP
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 4,859 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.430000, 129.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Orang Airport (RGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Orang Airport (RGO) in Orang Airport, KP is 10,945 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 KP. 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 23:24 in Kigali, it's 06:24 in Orang Airport. 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 4,847 feet between the two airports. Orang Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Orang Airport (RGO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 275° (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 Orang Airport (RGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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