KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
64 km
40 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
64 km
40 mi / 34 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL KRE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code KGL KRE
ICAO Code HRYR HBBO
City Kigali Kirundo
Country Rwanda Burundi
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 64 kilometers (40 miles / 34 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Kigali, it's 05:03 in Kirundo.

The return flight from Kirundo (KRE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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