GID
Gitega
Burundi
163 km
101 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
163 km
101 mi / 88 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
north

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GID KGL
Airport Name Gitega Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GID KGL
ICAO Code HBBE HRYR
City Gitega Kigali
Country Burundi Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,741 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 29.910000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gitega (GID) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 163 kilometers (101 miles / 88 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:40 in Gitega, it's 04:40 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gitega (GID) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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