JVA
Ankavandra
Madagascar
2,494 km
1,550 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,494 km
1,550 mi / 1,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JVA KGL
Airport Name Ankavandra Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JVA KGL
ICAO Code FMMK HRYR
City Ankavandra Kigali
Country Madagascar Rwanda
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 427 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 45.270000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ankavandra (JVA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankavandra Airport (JVA) in Ankavandra, Madagascar to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,494 kilometers (1,550 miles / 1,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 03:43 in Ankavandra, it's 02:43 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,432 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ankavandra Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ankavandra (JVA) follows a heading of 140° (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 Ankavandra Airport (JVA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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