KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,543 km
959 miles
KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
Distance
1,543 km
959 mi / 833 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
202°
south southwest

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KGL KMZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kaoma Airport
IATA Code KGL KMZ
ICAO Code HRYR FLKO
City Kigali Kaoma
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,670 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -14.800000, 24.780000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaoma (KMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia is 1,543 kilometers (959 miles / 833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 11:11 in Kigali, it's 11:11 in Kaoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,189 feet between the two airports. Kaoma Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaoma (KMZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 23° (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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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