# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (USM)

> 7,847 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,847 km / 4,876 mi / 4,237 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 79° (east)
- **Return heading**: 264° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Thailand
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 03:47 in Kigali, it's 08:47 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island))
- **Elevation difference**: 4,795 ft (USM 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

### [Samui Airport (USM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usm-na-thon-ko-samui-island-samui-airport/1ef266df-f5a3-6c12-8349-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand
- ICAO: VTSM
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 9.550000, 100.060000
- Elevation: 64 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:47 in Kigali, it's 08:47 in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island).
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Samui Airport (USM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/usm-na-thon-ko-samui-island-samui-airport/1ef266df-f5a3-6c12-8349-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)