BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
1,614 km
1,003 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,614 km
1,003 mi / 871 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BLZ KGL
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BLZ KGL
ICAO Code FWCL HRYR
City Blantyre Kigali
Country Malawi Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,555 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,614 kilometers (1,003 miles / 871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Blantyre, it's 20:02 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,304 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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