KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
745 km
463 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
745 km
463 mi / 402 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL WIL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code KGL WIL
ICAO Code HRYR HKNW
City Kigali Nairobi
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Kigali (KGL) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 745 kilometers (463 miles / 402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Kigali, it's 16:44 in Nairobi.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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