KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
329 km
204 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
329 km
204 mi / 178 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL TKQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code KGL TKQ
ICAO Code HRYR HTKA
City Kigali Kigoma
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Kigali (KGL) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 329 kilometers (204 miles / 178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:37 in Kigali, it's 07:37 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,159 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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