KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,246 km
774 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
1,246 km
774 mi / 673 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MFA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code KGL MFA
ICAO Code HRYR HTMA
City Kigali Mafia Island
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Kigali (KGL) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 1,246 kilometers (774 miles / 673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 17:22 in Kigali, it's 18:22 in Mafia Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,799 feet between the two airports. Mafia Island Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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