JOM
Njombe
Tanzania
969 km
602 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
969 km
602 mi / 523 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JOM KGL
Airport Name Njombe Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JOM KGL
ICAO Code HTNJ HRYR
City Njombe Kigali
Country Tanzania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 6,400 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -9.350000, 34.800000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Njombe (JOM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Njombe Airport (JOM) in Njombe, Tanzania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 969 kilometers (602 miles / 523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Njombe, it's 06:22 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,541 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Njombe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Njombe (JOM) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Njombe Airport (JOM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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