JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
1,303 km
810 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,303 km
810 mi / 704 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
215°
southwest

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JIM KGL
Airport Name Jimma Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JIM KGL
ICAO Code HAJM HRYR
City Jimma Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,500 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 7.670000, 36.820000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jimma (JIM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,303 kilometers (810 miles / 704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Jimma, it's 18:28 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jimma (JIM) follows a heading of 35° (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 Jimma Airport (JIM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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