KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,068 km
1,285 miles
NDD
Sumbe
Angola
Distance
2,068 km
1,285 mi / 1,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NDD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sumbe Airport
IATA Code KGL NDD
ICAO Code HRYR FNSU
City Kigali Sumbe
Country Rwanda Angola
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,859 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -11.170000, 13.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Sumbe (NDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sumbe Airport (NDD) in Sumbe, Angola is 2,068 kilometers (1,285 miles / 1,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Angola. 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 10:55 in Sumbe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,823 feet between the two airports. Sumbe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sumbe (NDD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Sumbe Airport (NDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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