KEC
Kasenga
DR Congo
947 km
588 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
947 km
588 mi / 511 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KEC KGL
Airport Name Kasenga Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KEC KGL
ICAO Code FZQG HRYR
City Kasenga Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,146 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -10.350000, 28.630000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kasenga (KEC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasenga Airport (KEC) in Kasenga, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 947 kilometers (588 miles / 511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 16:47 in Kasenga, it's 16:47 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,713 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kasenga Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kasenga (KEC) follows a heading of 190° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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