KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,847 km
5,497 miles
ZYI
Zunyi
China
Distance
8,847 km
5,497 mi / 4,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL ZYI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zunyi Xinzhou Airport
IATA Code KGL ZYI
ICAO Code HRYR ZUZY
City Kigali Zunyi
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,920 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.810000, 107.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Zunyi (ZYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI) in Zunyi, China is 8,847 kilometers (5,497 miles / 4,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 23:15 in Kigali, it's 05:15 in Zunyi. 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 1,939 feet between the two airports. Zunyi Xinzhou Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zunyi (ZYI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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