# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Yeosu (RSU)

> 10,815 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,815 km / 6,720 mi / 5,840 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 273° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → South Korea
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 22:10 in Kigali, it's 05:10 in Yeosu)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,806 ft (RSU is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Yeosu Airport (RSU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rsu-yeosu-yeosu-airport/1ef266df-8db0-67c2-b133-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yeosu, South Korea
- ICAO: RKJY
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 34.840000, 127.620000
- Elevation: 53 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:10 in Kigali, it's 05:10 in Yeosu.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Yeosu Airport (RSU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rsu-yeosu-yeosu-airport/1ef266df-8db0-67c2-b133-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)