DBM
Debra Marcos
Ethiopia
1,606 km
998 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,606 km
998 mi / 867 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
212°
south southwest

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DBM KGL
Airport Name Debra Marcos Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DBM KGL
ICAO Code HADM HRYR
City Debra Marcos Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8,136 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, 37.720000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Debra Marcos (DBM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Debra Marcos Airport (DBM) in Debra Marcos, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,606 kilometers (998 miles / 867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Debra Marcos, it's 20:40 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,277 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Debra Marcos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Debra Marcos (DBM) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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