IVA
Ambanja
Madagascar
2,397 km
1,489 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,397 km
1,489 mi / 1,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IVA KGL
Airport Name Ambanja Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IVA KGL
ICAO Code FMNJ HRYR
City Ambanja Kigali
Country Madagascar Rwanda
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 36 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -13.650000, 48.460000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ambanja (IVA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ambanja Airport (IVA) in Ambanja, Madagascar to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,397 kilometers (1,489 miles / 1,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Ambanja, it's 03:42 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,823 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ambanja Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ambanja (IVA) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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