KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,940 km
1,206 miles
MSX
Mossendjo
Congo
Distance
1,940 km
1,206 mi / 1,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL MSX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mossendjo Airport
IATA Code KGL MSX
ICAO Code HRYR FCMM
City Kigali Mossendjo
Country Rwanda Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,519 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -2.950000, 12.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Mossendjo (MSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mossendjo Airport (MSX) in Mossendjo, Congo is 1,940 kilometers (1,206 miles / 1,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Kigali, it's 23:53 in Mossendjo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,340 feet between the two airports. Mossendjo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mossendjo (MSX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Mossendjo Airport (MSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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