KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,425 km
2,749 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
4,425 km
2,749 mi / 2,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NIA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code KGL NIA
ICAO Code HRYR GLNA
City Kigali Nimba
Country Rwanda Liberia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 7.500000, -8.600000

Kigali (KGL) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 4,425 kilometers (2,749 miles / 2,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Liberia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:51 in Kigali, it's 09:51 in Nimba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,227 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). 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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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