KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,381 km
858 miles
KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
Distance
1,381 km
858 mi / 746 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
83°
east

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KGL KMU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kisimayu Airport
IATA Code KGL KMU
ICAO Code HRYR HCMK
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Somalia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 4,859 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -0.380000, 42.460000

Kigali (KGL) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia is 1,381 kilometers (858 miles / 746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Kigali, it's 15:13 in Kisimayu Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,810 feet between the two airports. Kisimayu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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