KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
1,624 km
1,009 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,624 km
1,009 mi / 877 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

KAB KGL
Airport Name Kariba International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KAB KGL
ICAO Code FVKB HRYR
City Kariba Kigali
Country Zimbabwe Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,706 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kariba (KAB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,624 kilometers (1,009 miles / 877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Kariba, it's 02:06 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,153 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kariba International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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