KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,093 km
679 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
1,093 km
679 mi / 590 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PFR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code KGL PFR
ICAO Code HRYR FZVS
City Kigali Ilebo
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Kigali (KGL) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 1,093 kilometers (679 miles / 590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:20 in Kigali, it's 00:20 in Ilebo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,409 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ilebo (PFR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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