Distance From Nenjiang Melgen Airport to Kigali International Airport, NJJ - KGL Distance

The distance from Nenjiang Melgen Airport (NJJ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6556 miles or 10551 kilometers or 5693 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 Heihe ( China ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heihe and Kigali takes around 15 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nenjiang Melgen Airport, Heihe, China to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 15 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 • NJJ - KGL

Kilometers		10551 km
Statute Miles		6556 miles
Nautical Miles		5693 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 4 minutes

Nenjiang Melgen Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - NJJ to KGL Flight Path

Location of Nenjiang Melgen Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Heihe to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Heihe, China and Kigali, Rwanda. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJJ - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Heihe (China)	2026-10-29, 03:29:50 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-10-28, 21:29:50 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

Nenjiang Melgen Airport (NJJ / ) Heihe, China

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda