GYU
Guyuan
China
8,893 km
5,526 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,893 km
5,526 mi / 4,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

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GYU KGL
Airport Name Guyuan Liupanshan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GYU KGL
ICAO Code ZLGY HRYR
City Guyuan Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,696 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, 106.220000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Guyuan (GYU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,893 kilometers (5,526 miles / 4,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 China 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 10:35 in Guyuan, it's 04:35 in Kigali. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Guyuan (GYU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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