CPA
Harper
Liberia
4,263 km
2,649 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,263 km
2,649 mi / 2,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
99°
east

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CPA KGL
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CPA KGL
ICAO Code GLCP HRYR
City Harper Kigali
Country Liberia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Africa/Kigali
Elevation 20 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Harper (CPA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,263 kilometers (2,649 miles / 2,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Liberia with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:12 in Harper, it's 17:12 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,839 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cape Palmas Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 280° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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