# Distance from Gitega (GID) to Kigali (KGL)

> 163 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 163 km / 101 mi / 88 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 9° (north)
- **Return heading**: 189° (south)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Burundi) → Rwanda
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 11:52 in Gitega, it's 11:52 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 882 ft (KGL is lower than GID)

## Airports

### [Gitega Airport (GID)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gid-gitega-gitega-airport/1ef266de-ea81-6826-889e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gitega, Burundi
- ICAO: HBBE
- Timezone: Africa/Bujumbura
- Coordinates: -3.420000, 29.910000
- Elevation: 5,741 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Gitega Airport (GID)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gid-gitega-gitega-airport/1ef266de-ea81-6826-889e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)