KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
778 km
483 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
778 km
483 mi / 420 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL MMQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code KGL MMQ
ICAO Code HRYR FLBA
City Kigali Mbala
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Kigali (KGL) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 778 kilometers (483 miles / 420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Kigali, it's 12:30 in Mbala.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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