JWO
Jungwon Air Base
South Korea
10,827 km
6,728 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
10,827 km
6,728 mi / 5,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
273°
west

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Airport Comparison

JWO KGL
Airport Name Jungwon Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JWO KGL
ICAO Code RKTI HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country South Korea Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 281 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 37.030000, 127.890000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jungwon Air Base (JWO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jungwon Air Base (JWO) in Jungwon Air Base, South Korea to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 10,827 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 06:04 in Jungwon Air Base, it's 23:04 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 4,578 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jungwon Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jungwon Air Base (JWO) 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 Jungwon Air Base (JWO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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