Distance From Heigun Heliport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Heigun Heliport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6990 miles or 11248 kilometers or 6070 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Yanai ( Japan ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yanai and Kigali takes around 16 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Heigun Heliport, Yanai, Japan to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KGL

Kilometers		11248 km
Statute Miles		6990 miles
Nautical Miles		6070 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 4 minutes

Heigun Heliport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Heigun Heliport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yanai to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Yanai, Japan and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Yanai, Japan and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Yanai (Japan) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours behind Yanai.

Location	Local Time
Yanai (Japan)	2026-03-20, 16:20:39 JST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-20, 09:20:39 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Heigun Heliport ( / ) Yanai, Japan

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda