# Distance from Aomori (AOJ) to Kigali (KGL)

> 11,871 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,871 km / 7,376 mi / 6,410 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Rwanda
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 07:47 in Aomori, it's 00:47 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,195 ft (KGL is higher than AOJ)

## Airports

### [Aomori Airport (AOJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoj-aomori-aomori-airport/1ef266df-8c72-65cc-8422-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aomori, Japan
- ICAO: RJSA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 40.730000, 140.690000
- Elevation: 664 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:47 in Aomori, it's 00:47 in Kigali.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Aomori Airport (AOJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aoj-aomori-aomori-airport/1ef266df-8c72-65cc-8422-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)