KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,924 km
1,817 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
2,924 km
1,817 mi / 1,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MXJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code KGL MXJ
ICAO Code HRYR DNMN
City Kigali Minna
Country Rwanda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,859 ft 834 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.650000, 6.460000

Kigali (KGL) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 2,924 kilometers (1,817 miles / 1,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Kigali, it's 13:58 in Minna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,025 feet between the two airports. Minna Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Minna (MXJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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