KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,756 km
6,683 miles
SSN
Seoul Air Base
South Korea
Distance
10,756 km
6,683 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL SSN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Seoul Air Base
IATA Code KGL SSN
ICAO Code HRYR RKSM
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda South Korea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Seoul
Elevation 4,859 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.450000, 127.110000

Kigali (KGL) to Seoul Air Base (SSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Seoul Air Base (SSN) in Seoul Air Base, South Korea is 10,756 kilometers (6,683 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 South Korea. 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 23:28 in Kigali, it's 06:28 in Seoul Air Base. 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 4,767 feet between the two airports. Seoul Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Seoul Air Base (SSN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 273° (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 Seoul Air Base (SSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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