AOJ
Aomori
Japan
11,871 km
7,376 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,871 km
7,376 mi / 6,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
282°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

AOJ KGL
Airport Name Aomori Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AOJ KGL
ICAO Code RJSA HRYR
City Aomori Kigali
Country Japan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 664 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.730000, 140.690000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Aomori (AOJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aomori Airport (AOJ) in Aomori, Japan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,871 kilometers (7,376 miles / 6,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 07:47 in Aomori, it's 00:47 in Kigali. With a 7-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 4,195 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Aomori Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Aomori (AOJ) follows a heading of 48° (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 Aomori Airport (AOJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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