CHN
Jeon Ju
South Korea
10,765 km
6,689 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,765 km
6,689 mi / 5,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
273°
west

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CHN KGL
Airport Name Jeon Ju Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CHN KGL
ICAO Code RKJU HRYR
City Jeon Ju Kigali
Country South Korea Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 96 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, 127.120000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jeon Ju (CHN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) in Jeon Ju, South Korea to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,765 kilometers (6,689 miles / 5,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 South Korea 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 22:33 in Jeon Ju, it's 15:33 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 4,763 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jeon Ju Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jeon Ju (CHN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Jeon Ju Airport (CHN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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