# Distance from Jinhae (CHF) to Kigali (KGL)

> 10,912 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,912 km / 6,780 mi / 5,892 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 273° (west)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Rwanda
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 10:50 in Jinhae, it's 03:50 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,851 ft (KGL is higher than CHF)

## Airports

### [Jinhae Airport (CHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chf-jinhae-jinhae-airport/1ef266df-8dd4-660e-9f17-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jinhae, South Korea
- ICAO: RKPE
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 35.140000, 128.700000
- Elevation: 8 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 10:50 in Jinhae, it's 03:50 in Kigali.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Jinhae Airport (CHF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/chf-jinhae-jinhae-airport/1ef266df-8dd4-660e-9f17-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)