KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
956 km
594 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
956 km
594 mi / 516 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

KGA KGL
Airport Name Kananga Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KGA KGL
ICAO Code FZUA HRYR
City Kananga Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,139 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -5.900000, 22.470000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kananga (KGA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 956 kilometers (594 miles / 516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Kananga, it's 01:05 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,720 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kananga Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kananga (KGA) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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