KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,669 km
5,387 miles
MIG
Mianyang
China
Distance
8,669 km
5,387 mi / 4,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MIG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mianyang Airport
IATA Code KGL MIG
ICAO Code HRYR ZUMY
City Kigali Mianyang
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 31.430000, 104.740000

Kigali (KGL) to Mianyang (MIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mianyang Airport (MIG) in Mianyang, China is 8,669 kilometers (5,387 miles / 4,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 18:08 in Kigali, it's 00:08 in Mianyang. 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. Mianyang Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mianyang (MIG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 260° (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 Mianyang Airport (MIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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