ICN
Seoul
South Korea
10,698 km
6,647 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,698 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
272°
west

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Airport Comparison

ICN KGL
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ICN KGL
ICAO Code RKSI HRYR
City Seoul Kigali
Country South Korea Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 23 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Seoul (ICN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,698 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 South Korea 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 12:09 in Seoul, it's 05:09 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 4,836 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Seoul (ICN) 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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