ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
887 km
551 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
887 km
551 mi / 479 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
277°
west

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ILU KGL
Airport Name Kilaguni Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ILU KGL
ICAO Code HKKL HRYR
City Kilaguni Kigali
Country Kenya Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,750 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -2.910000, 38.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kilaguni (ILU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 887 kilometers (551 miles / 479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Kilaguni, it's 16:02 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,109 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kilaguni Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kilaguni (ILU) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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