HET
Hohhot
China
9,453 km
5,874 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,453 km
5,874 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
263°
west

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HET KGL
Airport Name Baita International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HET KGL
ICAO Code ZBHH HRYR
City Hohhot Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,556 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.850000, 111.820000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hohhot (HET) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,453 kilometers (5,874 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 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 21:35 in Hohhot, it's 15:35 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,303 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Baita International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hohhot (HET) follows a heading of 49° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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