KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,611 km
4,729 miles
MDL
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
7,611 km
4,729 mi / 4,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
66°
east northeast

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KGL MDL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mandalay International Airport
IATA Code KGL MDL
ICAO Code HRYR VYMD
City Kigali Mandalay
Country Rwanda Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,859 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 21.700000, 95.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Mandalay (MDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 7,611 kilometers (4,729 miles / 4,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Myanmar. 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 21:32 in Kigali, it's 02:02 in Mandalay. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,559 feet between the two airports. Mandalay International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mandalay (MDL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 259° (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 Mandalay International Airport (MDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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