KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,448 km
900 miles
MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
Distance
1,448 km
900 mi / 782 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MYW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mtwara Airport
IATA Code KGL MYW
ICAO Code HRYR HTMT
City Kigali Mtwara
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -10.340000, 40.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Mtwara (MYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania is 1,448 kilometers (900 miles / 782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:05 in Kigali, it's 08:05 in Mtwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,488 feet between the two airports. Mtwara Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mtwara (MYW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mtwara Airport (MYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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