KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,813 km
1,126 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
1,813 km
1,126 mi / 979 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MNC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code KGL MNC
ICAO Code HRYR FQNC
City Kigali Nacala
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 410 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Kigali (KGL) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 1,813 kilometers (1,126 miles / 979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Kigali, it's 12:05 in Nacala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,449 feet between the two airports. Nacala Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nacala (MNC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). 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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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