KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
483 km
300 miles
KGN
Kasongo
DR Congo
Distance
483 km
300 mi / 261 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KGN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kasongo Airport
IATA Code KGL KGN
ICAO Code HRYR FZOK
City Kigali Kasongo
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,785 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.530000, 26.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Kasongo (KGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kasongo Airport (KGN) in Kasongo, DR Congo is 483 kilometers (300 miles / 261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Kigali, it's 21:04 in Kasongo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,074 feet between the two airports. Kasongo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kasongo (KGN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kasongo Airport (KGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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