KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,294 km
804 miles
KIY
Kilwa Masoko
Tanzania
Distance
1,294 km
804 mi / 699 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KIY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kilwa Masoko Airport
IATA Code KGL KIY
ICAO Code HRYR HTKI
City Kigali Kilwa Masoko
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.930000, 39.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania is 1,294 kilometers (804 miles / 699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Kigali, it's 08:27 in Kilwa Masoko.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,809 feet between the two airports. Kilwa Masoko Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kilwa Masoko (KIY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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