KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,293 km
803 miles
MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
Distance
1,293 km
803 mi / 698 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL MAK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Malakal Airport
IATA Code KGL MAK
ICAO Code HRYR HSSM
City Kigali Malakal
Country Rwanda South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Juba
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,291 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.560000, 31.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Malakal (MAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan is 1,293 kilometers (803 miles / 698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Kigali, it's 00:34 in Malakal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,568 feet between the two airports. Malakal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Malakal (MAK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Malakal Airport (MAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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