KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,054 km
655 miles
TUJ
Maji
Ethiopia
Distance
1,054 km
655 mi / 569 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
35°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

KGL TUJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tume Airport
IATA Code KGL TUJ
ICAO Code HRYR HAMJ
City Kigali Maji
Country Rwanda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 5.830000, 35.530000

Kigali (KGL) to Maji (TUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tume Airport (TUJ) in Maji, Ethiopia is 1,054 kilometers (655 miles / 569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Kigali, it's 14:40 in Maji.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,359 feet between the two airports. Tume Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Maji (TUJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). 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 Tume Airport (TUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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