KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,619 km
1,627 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
2,619 km
1,627 mi / 1,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL MDI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code KGL MDI
ICAO Code HRYR DNMK
City Kigali Makurdi
Country Rwanda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,859 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 7.700000, 8.610000

Kigali (KGL) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 2,619 kilometers (1,627 miles / 1,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Kigali, it's 16:05 in Makurdi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,488 feet between the two airports. Makurdi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Makurdi (MDI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 113° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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