KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,499 km
6,524 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VRC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code KGL VRC
ICAO Code HRYR RPUV
City Kigali Virac
Country Rwanda Philippines
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,859 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 13.580000, 124.210000

Kigali (KGL) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Philippines. 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 02:05 in Kigali, it's 08:05 in Virac. 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 4,738 feet between the two airports. Virac Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Virac (VRC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 269° (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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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