KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
695 km
432 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
695 km
432 mi / 375 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NUU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code KGL NUU
ICAO Code HRYR HKNK
City Kigali Nakuru
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Kigali (KGL) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 695 kilometers (432 miles / 375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Kigali, it's 23:33 in Nakuru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,341 feet between the two airports. Nakuru Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nakuru (NUU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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