# Distance from Arusha (ARK) to Kigali (KGL)

> 737 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 737 km / 458 mi / 398 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 102° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Tanzania) → Rwanda
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 04:29 in Arusha, it's 03:29 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 309 ft (KGL is higher than ARK)

## Airports

### [Arusha Airport (ARK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ark-arusha-arusha-airport/1ef266de-ee6e-6434-ad35-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arusha, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTAR
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -3.370000, 36.630000
- Elevation: 4,550 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:29 in Arusha, it's 03:29 in Kigali.

## Related

- [Arusha Airport (ARK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ark-arusha-arusha-airport/1ef266de-ee6e-6434-ad35-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)