KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,050 km
1,274 miles
PNR
Pointe Noire
Congo
Distance
2,050 km
1,274 mi / 1,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL PNR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pointe Noire Airport
IATA Code KGL PNR
ICAO Code HRYR FCPP
City Kigali Pointe Noire
Country Rwanda Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,859 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.820000, 11.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Pointe Noire (PNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) in Pointe Noire, Congo is 2,050 kilometers (1,274 miles / 1,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Kigali, it's 21:06 in Pointe Noire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,804 feet between the two airports. Pointe Noire Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pointe Noire (PNR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Pointe Noire Airport (PNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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