KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,591 km
1,610 miles
SVB
Sambava Airport
Madagascar
Distance
2,591 km
1,610 mi / 1,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SVB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sambava Airport
IATA Code KGL SVB
ICAO Code HRYR FMNS
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,859 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -14.280000, 50.170000

Kigali (KGL) to Sambava Airport (SVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sambava Airport (SVB) in Sambava Airport, Madagascar is 2,591 kilometers (1,610 miles / 1,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Kigali, it's 22:04 in Sambava Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,839 feet between the two airports. Sambava Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sambava Airport (SVB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Sambava Airport (SVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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