KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,424 km
4,613 miles
KRL
Korla
China
Distance
7,424 km
4,613 mi / 4,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL KRL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Korla Airport
IATA Code KGL KRL
ICAO Code HRYR ZWKL
City Kigali Korla
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.700000, 86.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Korla (KRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Korla Airport (KRL) in Korla, China is 7,424 kilometers (4,613 miles / 4,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 15:32 in Kigali, it's 21:32 in Korla. 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. Korla Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Korla (KRL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 244° (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 Korla Airport (KRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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