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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Nanjing (NKG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KGLHRYR
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Great Circle Path
10,002 km6,215 miles • 5,401 NM
Destination Airport
ZSNJNKG
Nanjing, China
Nanjing Lukou International Airport
Direct Distance
10,002 km
6,215 Statute Miles
5,401 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 16m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
900 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
58° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 16m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 22m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 44m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 RW→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
- City / Country: Nanjing, China
- ICAO Code: ZSNJ
- Coordinates: 31.7350°, 118.8659°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 49 ft
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