KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,457 km
906 miles
NDE
Mandera
Kenya
Distance
1,457 km
906 mi / 787 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NDE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mandera Airport
IATA Code KGL NDE
ICAO Code HRYR HKMA
City Kigali Mandera
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 805 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 3.930000, 41.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Mandera (NDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mandera Airport (NDE) in Mandera, Kenya is 1,457 kilometers (906 miles / 787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Kigali, it's 14:01 in Mandera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,054 feet between the two airports. Mandera Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mandera (NDE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Mandera Airport (NDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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