KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,641 km
1,641 miles
TDV
Tanandava
Madagascar
Distance
2,641 km
1,641 mi / 1,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TDV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Samangoky Airport
IATA Code KGL TDV
ICAO Code HRYR FMSN
City Kigali Tanandava
Country Rwanda Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,859 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -21.700000, 43.730000

Kigali (KGL) to Tanandava (TDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Samangoky Airport (TDV) in Tanandava, Madagascar is 2,641 kilometers (1,641 miles / 1,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 14:02 in Kigali, it's 15:02 in Tanandava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,770 feet between the two airports. Samangoky Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tanandava (TDV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 324° (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 Samangoky Airport (TDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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