KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,817 km
1,750 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
2,817 km
1,750 mi / 1,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
135°
southeast

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KGL VAT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code KGL VAT
ICAO Code HRYR FMMY
City Kigali Vatomandry
Country Rwanda Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,859 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 2,817 kilometers (1,750 miles / 1,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 08:10 in Kigali, it's 09:10 in Vatomandry.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,820 feet between the two airports. Vatomandry Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 311° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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