HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,606 km
5,348 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,606 km
5,348 mi / 4,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
263°
west

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HAN KGL
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HAN KGL
ICAO Code VVNB HRYR
City Hanoi Kigali
Country Vietnam Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 39 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hanoi (HAN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,606 kilometers (5,348 miles / 4,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Vietnam 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 15:26 in Hanoi, it's 10:26 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 4,820 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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