KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,416 km
880 miles
NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
Distance
1,416 km
880 mi / 765 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NDM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code KGL NDM
ICAO Code HRYR HAMN
City Kigali Mendi
Country Rwanda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.770000, 35.100000

Kigali (KGL) to Mendi (NDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia is 1,416 kilometers (880 miles / 765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Kigali, it's 21:44 in Mendi.

The return flight from Mendi (NDM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Mendi Airport (NDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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