KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,363 km
847 miles
XMI
Masasi
Tanzania
Distance
1,363 km
847 mi / 736 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL XMI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Masasi Airport
IATA Code KGL XMI
ICAO Code HRYR HTMI
City Kigali Masasi
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,700 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -10.730000, 38.770000

Kigali (KGL) to Masasi (XMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Masasi Airport (XMI) in Masasi, Tanzania is 1,363 kilometers (847 miles / 736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Kigali, it's 12:04 in Masasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,159 feet between the two airports. Masasi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Masasi (XMI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 315° (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 Masasi Airport (XMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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