KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,058 km
5,007 miles
SXT
Taman Negara
Malaysia
Distance
8,058 km
5,007 mi / 4,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL SXT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sungai Tiang Airport
IATA Code KGL SXT
ICAO Code HRYR WMAN
City Kigali Taman Negara
Country Rwanda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.330000, 102.390000

Kigali (KGL) to Taman Negara (SXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) in Taman Negara, Malaysia is 8,058 kilometers (5,007 miles / 4,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. 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 18:17 in Kigali, it's 00:17 in Taman Negara. 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Sungai Tiang Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Taman Negara (SXT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 267° (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 Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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