KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,238 km
5,119 miles
UTH
Udon Thani
Thailand
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL UTH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Udon Thani Airport
IATA Code KGL UTH
ICAO Code HRYR VTUD
City Kigali Udon Thani
Country Rwanda Thailand
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 4,859 ft 579 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 17.390000, 102.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Udon Thani (UTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Udon Thani Airport (UTH) in Udon Thani, Thailand is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Thailand. 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 15:17 in Kigali, it's 20:17 in Udon Thani. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,280 feet between the two airports. Udon Thani Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Udon Thani (UTH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 263° (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 Udon Thani Airport (UTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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