KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,344 km
1,456 miles
MXT
Maintirano
Madagascar
Distance
2,344 km
1,456 mi / 1,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MXT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Maintirano Airport
IATA Code KGL MXT
ICAO Code HRYR FMMO
City Kigali Maintirano
Country Rwanda Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,859 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -18.050000, 44.030000

Kigali (KGL) to Maintirano (MXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Maintirano Airport (MXT) in Maintirano, Madagascar is 2,344 kilometers (1,456 miles / 1,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Kigali, it's 12:55 in Maintirano.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,764 feet between the two airports. Maintirano Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Maintirano (MXT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 Maintirano Airport (MXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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