KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,791 km
5,462 miles
NAO
Nanchong
China
Distance
8,791 km
5,462 mi / 4,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NAO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nanchong Airport
IATA Code KGL NAO
ICAO Code HRYR ZUNC
City Kigali Nanchong
Country Rwanda China
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 30.800000, 106.160000

Kigali (KGL) to Nanchong (NAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nanchong Airport (NAO) in Nanchong, China is 8,791 kilometers (5,462 miles / 4,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 02:14 in Kigali, it's 08:14 in Nanchong. 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. Nanchong Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nanchong (NAO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 261° (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 Nanchong Airport (NAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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