CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
2,541 km
1,579 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,541 km
1,579 mi / 1,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CBQ KGL
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CBQ KGL
ICAO Code DNCA HRYR
City Calabar Kigali
Country Nigeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Kigali
Elevation 210 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Calabar (CBQ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,541 kilometers (1,579 miles / 1,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Nigeria with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in Calabar, it's 08:40 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,649 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Margaret Ekpo International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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