KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,380 km
5,828 miles
MUR
Marudi
Malaysia
Distance
9,380 km
5,828 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
86°
east

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KGL MUR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Marudi Airport
IATA Code KGL MUR
ICAO Code HRYR WBGM
City Kigali Marudi
Country Rwanda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuching
Elevation 4,859 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.180000, 114.330000

Kigali (KGL) to Marudi (MUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Marudi Airport (MUR) in Marudi, Malaysia is 9,380 kilometers (5,828 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 19:55 in Kigali, it's 01:55 in Marudi. 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 4,756 feet between the two airports. Marudi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Marudi (MUR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 268° (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 Marudi Airport (MUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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