KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,472 km
4,643 miles
MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
Distance
7,472 km
4,643 mi / 4,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
67°
east northeast

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KGL MWQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Magway Airport
IATA Code KGL MWQ
ICAO Code HRYR VYMW
City Kigali Magway
Country Rwanda Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,859 ft 279 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.170000, 94.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Magway (MWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar is 7,472 kilometers (4,643 miles / 4,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 10:51 in Kigali, it's 15:21 in Magway. 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 4,580 feet between the two airports. Magway Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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