KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,445 km
898 miles
MYZ
Monkey Bay
Malawi
Distance
1,445 km
898 mi / 780 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL MYZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Monkey Bay Airport
IATA Code KGL MYZ
ICAO Code HRYR FWMY
City Kigali Monkey Bay
Country Rwanda Malawi
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -14.080000, 34.920000

Kigali (KGL) to Monkey Bay (MYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) in Monkey Bay, Malawi is 1,445 kilometers (898 miles / 780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Kigali, it's 21:09 in Monkey Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,279 feet between the two airports. Monkey Bay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Monkey Bay (MYZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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