KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,602 km
5,345 miles
YBP
Yibin
China
Distance
8,602 km
5,345 mi / 4,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL YBP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yibin Caiba Airport
IATA Code KGL YBP
ICAO Code HRYR ZUYB
City Kigali Yibin
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 924 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 28.800000, 104.550000

Kigali (KGL) to Yibin (YBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yibin Caiba Airport (YBP) in Yibin, China is 8,602 kilometers (5,345 miles / 4,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 08:12 in Kigali, it's 14:12 in Yibin. 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 3,935 feet between the two airports. Yibin Caiba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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