KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,633 km
1,015 miles
MKJ
Makoua
Congo
Distance
1,633 km
1,015 mi / 882 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL MKJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Makoua Airport
IATA Code KGL MKJ
ICAO Code HRYR FCOM
City Kigali Makoua
Country Rwanda Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,293 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -0.020000, 15.580000

Kigali (KGL) to Makoua (MKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Makoua Airport (MKJ) in Makoua, Congo is 1,633 kilometers (1,015 miles / 882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:21 in Kigali, it's 22:21 in Makoua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,566 feet between the two airports. Makoua Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Makoua (MKJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 98° (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 Makoua Airport (MKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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