KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,742 km
1,082 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
1,742 km
1,082 mi / 941 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NKL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code KGL NKL
ICAO Code HRYR FZAR
City Kigali Nkolo Fuma
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Kigali (KGL) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 1,742 kilometers (1,082 miles / 941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Kigali, it's 03:42 in Nkolo Fuma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,383 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 78° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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