KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
856 km
532 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
856 km
532 mi / 462 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MBI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code KGL MBI
ICAO Code HRYR HTMB
City Kigali Mbeya
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 856 kilometers (532 miles / 462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:49 in Kigali, it's 11:49 in Mbeya.

The return flight from Mbeya (MBI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 334° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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