KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
701 km
435 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
701 km
435 mi / 378 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YAN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code KGL YAN
ICAO Code HRYR FZIR
City Kigali Yangambi
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 0.780000, 24.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 701 kilometers (435 miles / 378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:00 in Kigali, it's 13:00 in Yangambi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,481 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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