KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,833 km
1,139 miles
MKB
Mekambo
Gabon
Distance
1,833 km
1,139 mi / 990 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL MKB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mekambo Airport
IATA Code KGL MKB
ICAO Code HRYR FOOE
City Kigali Mekambo
Country Rwanda Gabon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Libreville
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,686 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 1.020000, 13.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Mekambo (MKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mekambo Airport (MKB) in Mekambo, Gabon is 1,833 kilometers (1,139 miles / 990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in Kigali, it's 15:20 in Mekambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,173 feet between the two airports. Mekambo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mekambo (MKB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Mekambo Airport (MKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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