KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,953 km
1,214 miles
KMK
Makabana
Congo
Distance
1,953 km
1,214 mi / 1,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL KMK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Makabana Airport
IATA Code KGL KMK
ICAO Code HRYR FCPA
City Kigali Makabana
Country Rwanda Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,859 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -3.480000, 12.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Makabana (KMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Makabana Airport (KMK) in Makabana, Congo is 1,953 kilometers (1,214 miles / 1,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Kigali, it's 23:50 in Makabana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,364 feet between the two airports. Makabana Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Makabana (KMK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Makabana Airport (KMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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