IQM
Qiemo
China
7,210 km
4,480 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,210 km
4,480 mi / 3,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
245°
west southwest

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IQM KGL
Airport Name Qiemo Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IQM KGL
ICAO Code ZWCM HRYR
City Qiemo Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,108 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 85.530000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Qiemo (IQM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,210 kilometers (4,480 miles / 3,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 07:06 in Qiemo, it's 01:06 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 Qiemo (IQM) follows a heading of 46° (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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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