# Distance from Dandong (DDG) to Kigali (KGL)

> 10,502 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,502 km / 6,525 mi / 5,670 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 271° (west)
- **Return heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Rwanda
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 08:27 in Dandong, it's 02:27 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,859 ft (KGL is higher than DDG)

## Airports

### [Dandong Airport (DDG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ddg-dandong-dandong-airport/1ef266e0-2134-6f52-9320-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dandong, China
- ICAO: ZYDD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.020000, 124.290000
- Elevation: 0 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 08:27 in Dandong, it's 02:27 in Kigali.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Dandong Airport (DDG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ddg-dandong-dandong-airport/1ef266e0-2134-6f52-9320-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)