KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,196 km
743 miles
PGI
Chitato
Angola
Distance
1,196 km
743 mi / 646 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PGI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Chitato Airport
IATA Code KGL PGI
ICAO Code HRYR FNCH
City Kigali Chitato
Country Rwanda Angola
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -7.360000, 20.800000

Kigali (KGL) to Chitato (PGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chitato Airport (PGI) in Chitato, Angola is 1,196 kilometers (743 miles / 646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Kigali, it's 02:54 in Chitato.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,359 feet between the two airports. Chitato Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Chitato (PGI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 60° (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 Chitato Airport (PGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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