KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,666 km
1,035 miles
KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
Distance
1,666 km
1,035 mi / 899 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
209°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL KLB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kalabo Airport
IATA Code KGL KLB
ICAO Code HRYR FLKL
City Kigali Kalabo
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,450 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -15.000000, 22.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Kalabo (KLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia is 1,666 kilometers (1,035 miles / 899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Kigali, it's 05:59 in Kalabo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,409 feet between the two airports. Kalabo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kalabo (KLB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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