GMO
Gombe
Nigeria
2,529 km
1,572 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,529 km
1,572 mi / 1,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
122°
east southeast

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GMO KGL
Airport Name Gombe Lawanti International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GMO KGL
ICAO Code DNGO HRYR
City Gombe Kigali
Country Nigeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,590 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 10.300000, 10.900000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gombe (GMO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) in Gombe, Nigeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,529 kilometers (1,572 miles / 1,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Gombe, it's 21:32 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,269 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gombe Lawanti International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gombe (GMO) follows a heading of 303° (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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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