KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,939 km
1,205 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
1,939 km
1,205 mi / 1,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL MKU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code KGL MKU
ICAO Code HRYR FOOK
City Kigali Makokou
Country Rwanda Gabon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Libreville
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 0.580000, 12.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 1,939 kilometers (1,205 miles / 1,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 01:49 in Kigali, it's 00:49 in Makokou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,133 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Makokou (MKU) 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 Makokou Airport (MKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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