KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
781 km
485 miles
NYE
Nyeri
Kenya
Distance
781 km
485 mi / 422 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NYE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nyeri Airport
IATA Code KGL NYE
ICAO Code HRYR HKNI
City Kigali Nyeri
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,830 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -0.360000, 36.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Nyeri (NYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nyeri Airport (NYE) in Nyeri, Kenya is 781 kilometers (485 miles / 422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 22:06 in Kigali, it's 23:06 in Nyeri.

The return flight from Nyeri (NYE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 257° (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 Nyeri Airport (NYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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