KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,944 km
1,208 miles
VPY
Chimoio
Mozambique
Distance
1,944 km
1,208 mi / 1,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL VPY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Chimoio Airport
IATA Code KGL VPY
ICAO Code HRYR FQCH
City Kigali Chimoio
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,287 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -19.150000, 33.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Chimoio (VPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chimoio Airport (VPY) in Chimoio, Mozambique is 1,944 kilometers (1,208 miles / 1,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:10 in Kigali, it's 09:10 in Chimoio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,572 feet between the two airports. Chimoio Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Chimoio (VPY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 349° (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 Chimoio Airport (VPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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