CAB
Cabinda
Angola
2,032 km
1,262 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,032 km
1,262 mi / 1,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
79°
east

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CAB KGL
Airport Name Cabinda Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CAB KGL
ICAO Code FNCA HRYR
City Cabinda Kigali
Country Angola Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Kigali
Elevation 66 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Cabinda (CAB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,032 kilometers (1,262 miles / 1,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Angola with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:24 in Cabinda, it's 17:24 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,793 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cabinda Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Cabinda (CAB) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cabinda Airport (CAB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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