FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
1,654 km
1,028 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,654 km
1,028 mi / 893 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

FIH KGL
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FIH KGL
ICAO Code FZAA HRYR
City Kinshasa Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,027 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,654 kilometers (1,028 miles / 893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Kinshasa, it's 14:59 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,832 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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