KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,660 km
1,653 miles
WMD
Mandabe
Madagascar
Distance
2,660 km
1,653 mi / 1,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL WMD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mandabe Airport
IATA Code KGL WMD
ICAO Code HRYR FMSC
City Kigali Mandabe
Country Rwanda Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,859 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -21.050000, 44.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Mandabe (WMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mandabe Airport (WMD) in Mandabe, Madagascar is 2,660 kilometers (1,653 miles / 1,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 22:54 in Kigali, it's 23:54 in Mandabe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,908 feet between the two airports. Mandabe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mandabe (WMD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Mandabe Airport (WMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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