KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,755 km
5,440 miles
PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
Distance
8,755 km
5,440 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL PXU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pleiku Airport
IATA Code KGL PXU
ICAO Code HRYR VVPK
City Kigali Pleiku
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,434 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.000000, 108.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Pleiku (PXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 8,755 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 06:58 in Kigali, it's 11:58 in Pleiku. 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 2,425 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 265° (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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.