KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,307 km
5,162 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
8,307 km
5,162 mi / 4,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL XKH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code KGL XKH
ICAO Code HRYR VLXK
City Kigali Xieng Khouang
Country Rwanda Laos
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 19.450000, 103.160000

Kigali (KGL) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 8,307 kilometers (5,162 miles / 4,485 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 Laos. 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 12:52 in Kigali, it's 17:52 in Xieng Khouang. 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 1,414 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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