IPH
Ipoh
Malaysia
7,916 km
4,919 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,916 km
4,919 mi / 4,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

IPH KGL
Airport Name Sultan Azlan Shah Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IPH KGL
ICAO Code WMKI HRYR
City Ipoh Kigali
Country Malaysia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Kigali
Elevation 130 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.570000, 101.090000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ipoh (IPH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) in Ipoh, Malaysia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,916 kilometers (4,919 miles / 4,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Malaysia 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 16:10 in Ipoh, it's 10:10 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 4,729 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sultan Azlan Shah Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ipoh (IPH) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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