ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
737 km
458 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
737 km
458 mi / 398 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK KGL
Airport Name Arusha Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ARK KGL
ICAO Code HTAR HRYR
City Arusha Kigali
Country Tanzania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,550 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Arusha (ARK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 737 kilometers (458 miles / 398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Arusha, it's 21:17 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arusha Airport (ARK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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