KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,165 km
724 miles
OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
Distance
1,165 km
724 mi / 629 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL OYL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Moyale Airport
IATA Code KGL OYL
ICAO Code HRYR HKMY
City Kigali Moyale (Lower)
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,790 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 3.470000, 39.100000

Kigali (KGL) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 1,165 kilometers (724 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 18:34 in Kigali, it's 19:34 in Moyale (Lower).

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,069 feet between the two airports. Moyale Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 239° (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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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