KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,175 km
5,080 miles
KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
Distance
8,175 km
5,080 mi / 4,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL KTE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kerteh Airport
IATA Code KGL KTE
ICAO Code HRYR WMKE
City Kigali Kerteh
Country Rwanda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,859 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.540000, 103.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Kerteh (KTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia is 8,175 kilometers (5,080 miles / 4,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. 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 11:48 in Kigali, it's 17:48 in Kerteh. 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 4,841 feet between the two airports. Kerteh Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kerteh (KTE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Kerteh Airport (KTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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