DMK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,959 km
4,945 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,959 km
4,945 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
263°
west

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DMK KGL
Airport Name Don Mueang International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DMK KGL
ICAO Code VTBD HRYR
City Bangkok Kigali
Country Thailand Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Kigali
Elevation 9 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 13.910000, 100.610000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Bangkok (DMK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,959 kilometers (4,945 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand 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 02:12 in Bangkok, it's 21:12 in Kigali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,850 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Don Mueang International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Bangkok (DMK) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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