KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,484 km
4,650 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
7,484 km
4,650 mi / 4,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
37°
northeast

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KGL TCG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code KGL TCG
ICAO Code HRYR ZWTC
City Kigali Tacheng
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.670000, 83.340000

Kigali (KGL) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 7,484 kilometers (4,650 miles / 4,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 China. 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 07:42 in Kigali, it's 13:42 in Tacheng. 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Tacheng Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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