AKY
Sittwe
Myanmar
7,259 km
4,511 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,259 km
4,511 mi / 3,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
258°
west southwest

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AKY KGL
Airport Name Sittwe Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AKY KGL
ICAO Code VYSW HRYR
City Sittwe Kigali
Country Myanmar Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Yangon Africa/Kigali
Elevation 27 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 20.130000, 92.870000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Sittwe (AKY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sittwe Airport (AKY) in Sittwe, Myanmar to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,259 kilometers (4,511 miles / 3,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Myanmar with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Sittwe, it's 23:48 in Kigali. 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 4,832 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sittwe Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Sittwe (AKY) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sittwe Airport (AKY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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