GYG
Magan
Russia
10,690 km
6,642 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,690 km
6,642 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

GYG KGL
Airport Name Magan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GYG KGL
ICAO Code UEMM HRYR
City Magan Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Africa/Kigali
Elevation 577 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 62.100000, 129.550000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Magan (GYG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magan Airport (GYG) in Magan, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,690 kilometers (6,642 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Russia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Magan, it's 22:26 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 4,282 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Magan Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Magan (GYG) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Magan Airport (GYG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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