KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,235 km
767 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
1,235 km
767 mi / 667 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL KIW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code KGL KIW
ICAO Code HRYR FLSO
City Kigali Kitwe
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Kigali (KGL) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 1,235 kilometers (767 miles / 667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Kigali, it's 09:16 in Kitwe.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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