# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kilwa Masoko (KIY)

> 1,294 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,294 km / 804 mi / 699 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 127° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Tanzania
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 20:15 in Kigali, it's 21:15 in Kilwa Masoko)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,809 ft (KIY is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kiy-kilwa-masoko-kilwa-masoko-airport/1ef266de-ee9f-6b9c-93ed-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
- ICAO: HTKI
- Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Coordinates: -8.930000, 39.520000
- Elevation: 50 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:15 in Kigali, it's 21:15 in Kilwa Masoko.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kilwa Masoko Airport (KIY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kiy-kilwa-masoko-kilwa-masoko-airport/1ef266de-ee9f-6b9c-93ed-06bb2780ed98)
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