KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,233 km
766 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
1,233 km
766 mi / 666 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LIX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code KGL LIX
ICAO Code HRYR FWLK
City Kigali Likoma Island
Country Rwanda Malawi
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Kigali (KGL) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 1,233 kilometers (766 miles / 666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:26 in Kigali, it's 06:26 in Likoma Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,259 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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