KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,370 km
4,579 miles
SNW
Thandwe
Myanmar
Distance
7,370 km
4,579 mi / 3,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
69°
east northeast

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KGL SNW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Thandwe Airport
IATA Code KGL SNW
ICAO Code HRYR VYTD
City Kigali Thandwe
Country Rwanda Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,859 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.460000, 94.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Thandwe (SNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Thandwe Airport (SNW) in Thandwe, Myanmar is 7,370 kilometers (4,579 miles / 3,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 16:02 in Kigali, it's 20:32 in Thandwe. 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 4,839 feet between the two airports. Thandwe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Thandwe (SNW) 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 Thandwe Airport (SNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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