KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,235 km
1,389 miles
MVR
Maroua
Cameroon
Distance
2,235 km
1,389 mi / 1,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MVR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Salak Airport
IATA Code KGL MVR
ICAO Code HRYR FKKL
City Kigali Maroua
Country Rwanda Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Douala
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,390 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 10.450000, 14.260000

Kigali (KGL) to Maroua (MVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Salak Airport (MVR) in Maroua, Cameroon is 2,235 kilometers (1,389 miles / 1,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:39 in Kigali, it's 12:39 in Maroua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,469 feet between the two airports. Salak Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Maroua (MVR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Salak Airport (MVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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