KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
516 km
321 miles
KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
Distance
516 km
321 mi / 279 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KOO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kongolo Airport
IATA Code KGL KOO
ICAO Code HRYR FZRQ
City Kigali Kongolo
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,850 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -5.390000, 26.990000

Kigali (KGL) to Kongolo (KOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo is 516 kilometers (321 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 11:07 in Kigali, it's 11:07 in Kongolo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,009 feet between the two airports. Kongolo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kongolo (KOO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Kongolo Airport (KOO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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