KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,859 km
1,155 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
1,859 km
1,155 mi / 1,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MPA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code KGL MPA
ICAO Code HRYR FYKM
City Kigali Mpacha
Country Rwanda Namibia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 1,859 kilometers (1,155 miles / 1,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:02 in Kigali, it's 01:02 in Mpacha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,715 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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