JIU
Jiujiang
China
9,696 km
6,025 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
9,696 km
6,025 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
266°
west

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JIU KGL
Airport Name Jiujiang Lushan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JIU KGL
ICAO Code ZSJJ HRYR
City Jiujiang Kigali
Country China Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 0 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 29.480000, 115.800000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jiujiang (JIU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) in Jiujiang, China to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 9,696 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 03:28 in Jiujiang, it's 21:28 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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jiujiang Lushan Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jiujiang (JIU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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