KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,211 km
5,102 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
8,211 km
5,102 mi / 4,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL MEP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code KGL MEP
ICAO Code HRYR WMAU
City Kigali Mersing
Country Rwanda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 2.380000, 103.870000

Kigali (KGL) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 8,211 kilometers (5,102 miles / 4,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 17:51 in Kigali, it's 23:51 in Mersing. 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Mersing Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mersing (MEP) 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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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