DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
778 km
483 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
778 km
483 mi / 420 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DOD KGL
Airport Name Dodoma Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DOD KGL
ICAO Code HTDO HRYR
City Dodoma Kigali
Country Tanzania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,673 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -6.170000, 35.750000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Dodoma (DOD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 778 kilometers (483 miles / 420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Dodoma, it's 18:34 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,186 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Dodoma Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Dodoma (DOD) follows a heading of 127° (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 Dodoma Airport (DOD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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