KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,335 km
829 miles
NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
Distance
1,335 km
829 mi / 721 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NCH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nachingwea Airport
IATA Code KGL NCH
ICAO Code HRYR HTNA
City Kigali Nachingwea
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -10.360000, 38.780000

Kigali (KGL) to Nachingwea (NCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania is 1,335 kilometers (829 miles / 721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 18:08 in Kigali, it's 19:08 in Nachingwea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,459 feet between the two airports. Nachingwea Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nachingwea (NCH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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