KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,074 km
667 miles
MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
Distance
1,074 km
667 mi / 580 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MBA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mombasa Moi International Airport
IATA Code KGL MBA
ICAO Code HRYR HKMO
City Kigali Mombasa
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.030000, 39.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Mombasa (MBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya is 1,074 kilometers (667 miles / 580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Kigali, it's 04:26 in Mombasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,659 feet between the two airports. Mombasa Moi International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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