KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,146 km
6,305 miles
RMQ
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
10,146 km
6,305 mi / 5,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
66°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL RMQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport
IATA Code KGL RMQ
ICAO Code HRYR RCMQ
City Kigali Taichung City
Country Rwanda Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Taipei
Elevation 4,859 ft 663 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.260000, 120.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Taichung City (RMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 10,146 kilometers (6,305 miles / 5,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Taiwan. 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 03:25 in Kigali, it's 09:25 in Taichung City. 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 4,196 feet between the two airports. Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Taichung City (RMQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 268° (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 Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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