KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,037 km
644 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
1,037 km
644 mi / 560 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RFA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code KGL RFA
ICAO Code HRYR FEGR
City Kigali Rafai
Country Rwanda Central African Republic
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Bangui
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.990000, 23.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 1,037 kilometers (644 miles / 560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Central African Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Kigali, it's 18:24 in Rafai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,100 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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