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Airport Comparison
| DAR | KGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | Kigali International Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | KGL |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | HRYR |
| City | Dar es Salaam | Kigali |
| Country | Tanzania | Rwanda |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | Africa/Kigali |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | -1.970000, 30.140000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,143 kilometers (710 miles / 617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
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 00:25 in Dar es Salaam, it's 23:25 in Kigali.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,677 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.
The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 119° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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