KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,399 km
869 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
1,399 km
869 mi / 755 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LMB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code KGL LMB
ICAO Code HRYR FWSM
City Kigali Salima
Country Rwanda Malawi
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -13.760000, 34.580000

Kigali (KGL) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 1,399 kilometers (869 miles / 755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:52 in Kigali, it's 16:52 in Salima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,171 feet between the two airports. Salima Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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