ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
1,785 km
1,109 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,785 km
1,109 mi / 964 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ETE KGL
Airport Name Metema Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ETE KGL
ICAO Code HAMM HRYR
City Metema Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,650 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Metema (ETE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,785 kilometers (1,109 miles / 964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 14:59 in Metema, it's 13:59 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,209 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 22° (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 Metema Airport (ETE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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