KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
796 km
495 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
796 km
495 mi / 430 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NYK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code KGL NYK
ICAO Code HRYR HKNY
City Kigali Nanyuki
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Kigali (KGL) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 796 kilometers (495 miles / 430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 13:20 in Kigali, it's 14:20 in Nanyuki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,391 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 254° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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