KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,925 km
6,789 miles
RNJ
Yoron Airport
Japan
Distance
10,925 km
6,789 mi / 5,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL RNJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yoron Airport
IATA Code KGL RNJ
ICAO Code HRYR RORY
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,859 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.040000, 128.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Yoron Airport (RNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yoron Airport (RNJ) in Yoron Airport, Japan is 10,925 kilometers (6,789 miles / 5,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Japan. 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 05:08 in Kigali, it's 12:08 in Yoron Airport. With a 7-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 4,807 feet between the two airports. Yoron Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yoron Airport (RNJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 272° (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 Yoron Airport (RNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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