GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
1,290 km
802 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,290 km
802 mi / 697 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
117°
east southeast

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GMA KGL
Airport Name Gemena Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GMA KGL
ICAO Code FZFK HRYR
City Gemena Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,378 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 3.240000, 19.770000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gemena (GMA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,290 kilometers (802 miles / 697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in Gemena, it's 04:18 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,481 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gemena Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gemena (GMA) follows a heading of 297° (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 Gemena Airport (GMA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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