KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,363 km
1,469 miles
NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
Distance
2,363 km
1,469 mi / 1,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NOS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Fascene Airport
IATA Code KGL NOS
ICAO Code HRYR FMNN
City Kigali Nosy Be
Country Rwanda Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,859 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -13.310000, 48.310000

Kigali (KGL) to Nosy Be (NOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar is 2,363 kilometers (1,469 miles / 1,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Kigali, it's 15:33 in Nosy Be.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,823 feet between the two airports. Fascene Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nosy Be (NOS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Fascene Airport (NOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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