KBO
Kabalo
DR Congo
580 km
360 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
580 km
360 mi / 313 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
38°
northeast

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KBO KGL
Airport Name Kabalo Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KBO KGL
ICAO Code FZRM HRYR
City Kabalo Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,840 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -6.080000, 26.920000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kabalo (KBO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabalo Airport (KBO) in Kabalo, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 580 kilometers (360 miles / 313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Kabalo, it's 11:45 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,019 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kabalo Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kabalo (KBO) follows a heading of 218° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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