KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,237 km
769 miles
KRZ
Kiri
DR Congo
Distance
1,237 km
769 mi / 668 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL KRZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Basango Mboliasa Airport
IATA Code KGL KRZ
ICAO Code HRYR FZBT
City Kigali Kiri
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,013 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -1.440000, 19.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Kiri (KRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Basango Mboliasa Airport (KRZ) in Kiri, DR Congo is 1,237 kilometers (769 miles / 668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 03:28 in Kigali, it's 02:28 in Kiri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,846 feet between the two airports. Basango Mboliasa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kiri (KRZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 93° (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 Basango Mboliasa Airport (KRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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