# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Mbanza Congo (SSY)

> 1,826 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,826 km / 1,134 mi / 986 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 254° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 75° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Angola
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 23:09 in Kigali, it's 22:09 in Mbanza Congo)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,999 ft (SSY 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

### [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mbanza Congo, Angola
- ICAO: FNBC
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -6.270000, 14.250000
- Elevation: 1,860 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:09 in Kigali, it's 22:09 in Mbanza Congo.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ssy-mbanza-congo-mbanza-congo-airport/1ef266de-dc79-6f4e-86e2-06bb2780ed98)
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