# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kindu (KND)

> 481 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 481 km / 299 mi / 259 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 257° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 77° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → DR Congo
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:33 in Kigali, it's 03:33 in Kindu)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,229 ft (KND 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

### [Kindu Airport (KND)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/knd-kindu-kindu-airport/1ef266de-e46b-604a-85f5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kindu, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZOA
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Coordinates: -2.920000, 25.920000
- Elevation: 1,630 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kindu Airport (KND)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/knd-kindu-kindu-airport/1ef266de-e46b-604a-85f5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)