Distance From Laiyang Air Base to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Laiyang Air Base () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6325 miles or 10179 kilometers or 5493 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 Yantai ( China ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yantai and Kigali takes around 14 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Laiyang Air Base, Yantai, China to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 14 hours 32 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		10179 km
Statute Miles		6325 miles
Nautical Miles		5493 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 32 minutes

Laiyang Air Base to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Laiyang Air Base & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yantai to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Yantai, China and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Yantai (China) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours behind Yantai.

Location	Local Time
Yantai (China)	2026-03-19, 19:54:56 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-19, 13:54:56 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

Laiyang Air Base ( / ) Yantai, China

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda