KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,991 km
4,965 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
7,991 km
4,965 mi / 4,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL THL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code KGL THL
ICAO Code HRYR VYTL
City Kigali Tachileik
Country Rwanda Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.480000, 99.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 7,991 kilometers (4,965 miles / 4,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 19:08 in Kigali, it's 23:38 in Tachileik. 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 3,579 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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