Distance From Kigali International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, KGL - URC Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 4740 miles or 7629 kilometers or 4117 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Ürümqi takes around 10 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 10 hours 53 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 - URC

Kilometers		7629 km
Statute Miles		4740 miles
Nautical Miles		4117 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 53 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to URC Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - URC

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Ürümqi (China) is 4 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 4 Hours ahead of Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 13:46:49 CAT
Ürümqi (China)	2025-12-15, 17:46:49 +06

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC / ZWWW) Ürümqi, China