KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,373 km
1,475 miles
NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
Distance
2,373 km
1,475 mi / 1,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NKS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nkongsamba Airport
IATA Code KGL NKS
ICAO Code HRYR FKAN
City Kigali Nkongsamba
Country Rwanda Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Douala
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,641 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.950000, 9.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Nkongsamba (NKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon is 2,373 kilometers (1,475 miles / 1,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 20:26 in Kigali, it's 19:26 in Nkongsamba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,218 feet between the two airports. Nkongsamba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nkongsamba (NKS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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