KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,476 km
5,266 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
8,476 km
5,266 mi / 4,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
49°
northeast

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KGL YZY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code KGL YZY
ICAO Code HRYR ZLZY
City Kigali Zhangye
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 38.810000, 100.660000

Kigali (KGL) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 8,476 kilometers (5,266 miles / 4,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 16:45 in Kigali, it's 22:45 in Zhangye. 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.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 256° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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