KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,553 km
5,315 miles
THD
Thanh Hóa
Vietnam
Distance
8,553 km
5,315 mi / 4,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL THD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Thọ Xuân Airport
IATA Code KGL THD
ICAO Code HRYR VVTX
City Kigali Thanh Hóa
Country Rwanda Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 4,859 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.900000, 105.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Thanh Hóa (THD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Thọ Xuân Airport (THD) in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam is 8,553 kilometers (5,315 miles / 4,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Vietnam. 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 02:39 in Kigali, it's 07:39 in Thanh Hóa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,800 feet between the two airports. Thọ Xuân Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Thanh Hóa (THD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 263° (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 Thọ Xuân Airport (THD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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