KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,535 km
3,439 miles
MMZ
Maimana Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
5,535 km
3,439 mi / 2,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MMZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Maimana Airport
IATA Code KGL MMZ
ICAO Code HRYR OAMN
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,743 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.930000, 64.760000

Kigali (KGL) to Maimana Airport (MMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Maimana Airport (MMZ) in Maimana Airport, Afghanistan is 5,535 kilometers (3,439 miles / 2,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:47 in Kigali, it's 21:17 in Maimana Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,116 feet between the two airports. Maimana Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Maimana Airport (MMZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). 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 Maimana Airport (MMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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