KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,271 km
790 miles
MFU
Mfuwe
Zambia
Distance
1,271 km
790 mi / 686 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL MFU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mfuwe Airport
IATA Code KGL MFU
ICAO Code HRYR FLMF
City Kigali Mfuwe
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,853 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -13.260000, 31.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Mfuwe (MFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe, Zambia is 1,271 kilometers (790 miles / 686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:39 in Kigali, it's 14:39 in Mfuwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,006 feet between the two airports. Mfuwe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mfuwe (MFU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 351° (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 Mfuwe Airport (MFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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