KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
736 km
457 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
736 km
457 mi / 397 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL PWO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code KGL PWO
ICAO Code HRYR FZQC
City Kigali Pweto
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Kigali (KGL) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 736 kilometers (457 miles / 397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 00:58 in Kigali, it's 00:58 in Pweto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,434 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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