KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,676 km
1,663 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
2,676 km
1,663 mi / 1,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL MPM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code KGL MPM
ICAO Code HRYR FQMA
City Kigali Maputo
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 2,676 kilometers (1,663 miles / 1,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Kigali, it's 07:57 in Maputo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,714 feet between the two airports. Maputo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Maputo (MPM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 354° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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