KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,458 km
7,120 miles
TJH
Tajima
Japan
Distance
11,458 km
7,120 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
54°
northeast

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KGL TJH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tajima Airport
IATA Code KGL TJH
ICAO Code HRYR RJBT
City Kigali Tajima
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,859 ft 584 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.510000, 134.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Tajima (TJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tajima Airport (TJH) in Tajima, Japan is 11,458 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 03:51 in Kigali, it's 10:51 in Tajima. 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 4,275 feet between the two airports. Tajima Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tajima (TJH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 277° (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 Tajima Airport (TJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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