KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,305 km
811 miles
KKW
Kikwit Airport
DR Congo
Distance
1,305 km
811 mi / 705 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KKW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kikwit Airport
IATA Code KGL KKW
ICAO Code HRYR FZCA
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -5.040000, 18.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Kikwit Airport (KKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kikwit Airport (KKW) in Kikwit Airport, DR Congo is 1,305 kilometers (811 miles / 705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Kigali, it's 15:19 in Kikwit Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,287 feet between the two airports. Kikwit Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kikwit Airport (KKW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Kikwit Airport (KKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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