KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,889 km
1,173 miles
NKY
Nkayi
Congo
Distance
1,889 km
1,173 mi / 1,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL NKY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yokangassi Airport
IATA Code KGL NKY
ICAO Code HRYR FCBY
City Kigali Nkayi
Country Rwanda Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,859 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.220000, 13.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Nkayi (NKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo is 1,889 kilometers (1,173 miles / 1,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Kigali, it's 08:18 in Nkayi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,318 feet between the two airports. Yokangassi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nkayi (NKY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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