KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,627 km
4,739 miles
VBC
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
7,627 km
4,739 mi / 4,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VBC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Chanmyathazi Airport
IATA Code KGL VBC
ICAO Code HRYR VYCZ
City Kigali Mandalay
Country Rwanda Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,859 ft 252 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 21.940000, 96.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Mandalay (VBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 7,627 kilometers (4,739 miles / 4,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Myanmar. 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 19:56 in Kigali, it's 00:26 in Mandalay. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,607 feet between the two airports. Chanmyathazi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mandalay (VBC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). 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 Chanmyathazi Airport (VBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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