KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,164 km
723 miles
KLI
Kotakoli Airport
DR Congo
Distance
1,164 km
723 mi / 628 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KLI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kotakoli Airport
IATA Code KGL KLI
ICAO Code HRYR FZFP
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,801 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.160000, 21.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Kotakoli Airport (KLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kotakoli Airport (KLI) in Kotakoli Airport, DR Congo is 1,164 kilometers (723 miles / 628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:52 in Kigali, it's 06:52 in Kotakoli Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,058 feet between the two airports. Kotakoli Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kotakoli Airport (KLI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 Kotakoli Airport (KLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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