KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,543 km
2,823 miles
MCA
Macenta
Guinea
Distance
4,543 km
2,823 mi / 2,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MCA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Macenta Airport
IATA Code KGL MCA
ICAO Code HRYR GUMA
City Kigali Macenta
Country Rwanda Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Conakry
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,690 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 8.530000, -9.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Macenta (MCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Macenta Airport (MCA) in Macenta, Guinea is 4,543 kilometers (2,823 miles / 2,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Kigali, it's 17:06 in Macenta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,169 feet between the two airports. Macenta Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Macenta (MCA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Macenta Airport (MCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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