KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,816 km
4,857 miles
PYY
Mae Hong Son
Thailand
Distance
7,816 km
4,857 mi / 4,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL PYY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mae Hong Son Airport
IATA Code KGL PYY
ICAO Code HRYR VTCI
City Kigali Mae Hong Son
Country Rwanda Thailand
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,271 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.370000, 98.440000

Kigali (KGL) to Mae Hong Son (PYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand is 7,816 kilometers (4,857 miles / 4,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Thailand. 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 07:02 in Kigali, it's 12:02 in Mae Hong Son. 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 3,588 feet between the two airports. Mae Hong Son Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mae Hong Son (PYY) 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 Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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