KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,856 km
1,153 miles
MVB
Franceville
Gabon
Distance
1,856 km
1,153 mi / 1,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL MVB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport
IATA Code KGL MVB
ICAO Code HRYR FOON
City Kigali Franceville
Country Rwanda Gabon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Libreville
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -1.660000, 13.440000

Kigali (KGL) to Franceville (MVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon is 1,856 kilometers (1,153 miles / 1,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Kigali, it's 10:19 in Franceville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Franceville (MVB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 91° (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 M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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