KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,399 km
870 miles
MSM
Masi Manimba
DR Congo
Distance
1,399 km
870 mi / 756 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MSM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Masi Manimba Airport
IATA Code KGL MSM
ICAO Code HRYR FZCV
City Kigali Masi Manimba
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,952 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.780000, 17.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Masi Manimba (MSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Masi Manimba Airport (MSM) in Masi Manimba, DR Congo is 1,399 kilometers (870 miles / 756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Kigali, it's 23:01 in Masi Manimba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,907 feet between the two airports. Masi Manimba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Masi Manimba (MSM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Masi Manimba Airport (MSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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