KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
911 km
566 miles
KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
Distance
911 km
566 mi / 492 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KNM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kaniama Airport
IATA Code KGL KNM
ICAO Code HRYR FZTK
City Kigali Kaniama
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,772 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -7.580000, 24.150000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaniama (KNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo is 911 kilometers (566 miles / 492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 17:50 in Kigali, it's 17:50 in Kaniama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,087 feet between the two airports. Kaniama Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaniama (KNM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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