# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Maiduguri (MIU)

> 2,433 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,433 km / 1,512 mi / 1,314 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 128° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Nigeria
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 18:59 in Kigali, it's 17:59 in Maiduguri)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,760 ft (MIU is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/miu-maiduguri-maiduguri-international-airport/1ef266de-b7e6-6286-a8b8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maiduguri, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMA
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 11.860000, 13.080000
- Elevation: 1,099 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:59 in Kigali, it's 17:59 in Maiduguri.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/miu-maiduguri-maiduguri-international-airport/1ef266de-b7e6-6286-a8b8-06bb2780ed98)
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