# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Punia (PUN)

> 429 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 429 km / 266 mi / 231 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 279° (west)
- **Return heading**: 99° (east)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → DR Congo
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:39 in Kigali, it's 05:39 in Punia)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,117 ft (PUN is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Punia Airport (PUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pun-punia-punia-airport/1ef266de-e496-6538-a359-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Punia, DR Congo
- ICAO: FZOP
- Timezone: Africa/Lubumbashi
- Coordinates: -1.370000, 26.330000
- Elevation: 1,742 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Punia Airport (PUN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pun-punia-punia-airport/1ef266de-e496-6538-a359-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)