KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,691 km
1,672 miles
PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Distance
2,691 km
1,672 mi / 1,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PHC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Port Harcourt International Airport
IATA Code KGL PHC
ICAO Code HRYR DNPO
City Kigali Port Harcourt
Country Rwanda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,859 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 5.020000, 6.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Port Harcourt (PHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria is 2,691 kilometers (1,672 miles / 1,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:30 in Kigali, it's 09:30 in Port Harcourt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,772 feet between the two airports. Port Harcourt International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Port Harcourt (PHC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 106° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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