KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,563 km
4,078 miles
KHG
Kashgar
China
Distance
6,563 km
4,078 mi / 3,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
40°
northeast

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KGL KHG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kashgar Airport
IATA Code KGL KHG
ICAO Code HRYR ZWSH
City Kigali Kashgar
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,529 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 39.540000, 76.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Kashgar (KHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China is 6,563 kilometers (4,078 miles / 3,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Rwanda with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:04 in Kigali, it's 14:04 in Kashgar. 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 Kashgar (KHG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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