KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
385 km
239 miles
KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
Distance
385 km
239 mi / 208 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
260°
west

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Airport Comparison

KGL KLY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kinkungwa Airport
IATA Code KGL KLY
ICAO Code HRYR FZOD
City Kigali Kalima
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -2.580000, 26.730000

Kigali (KGL) to Kalima (KLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo is 385 kilometers (239 miles / 208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 02:11 in Kigali, it's 02:11 in Kalima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,051 feet between the two airports. Kinkungwa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kalima (KLY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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