KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,826 km
1,134 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
1,826 km
1,134 mi / 986 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SSY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code KGL SSY
ICAO Code HRYR FNBC
City Kigali Mbanza Congo
Country Rwanda Angola
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 1,826 kilometers (1,134 miles / 986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 08:04 in Kigali, it's 07:04 in Mbanza Congo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,999 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 75° (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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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