KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,870 km
4,890 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
7,870 km
4,890 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL SWY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code KGL SWY
ICAO Code HRYR WMBA
City Kigali Sitiawan
Country Rwanda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,859 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.220000, 100.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 7,870 kilometers (4,890 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. 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 10:07 in Kigali, it's 16:07 in Sitiawan. 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 4,834 feet between the two airports. Sitiawan Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sitiawan (SWY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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