KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,733 km
5,427 miles
PHH
Phan Thiet
Vietnam
Distance
8,733 km
5,427 mi / 4,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL PHH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Phan Thiet Airport
IATA Code KGL PHH
ICAO Code HRYR VVPT
City Kigali Phan Thiet
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 10.910000, 108.070000

Kigali (KGL) to Phan Thiet (PHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Phan Thiet Airport (PHH) in Phan Thiet, Vietnam is 8,733 kilometers (5,427 miles / 4,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Vietnam. 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 01:22 in Kigali, it's 06:22 in Phan Thiet. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Phan Thiet Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Phan Thiet (PHH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Phan Thiet Airport (PHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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