KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,001 km
1,865 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
3,001 km
1,865 mi / 1,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RVA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code KGL RVA
ICAO Code HRYR FMSG
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 4,859 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 3,001 kilometers (1,865 miles / 1,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Kigali, it's 22:07 in Farafangana Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,833 feet between the two airports. Farafangana Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Farafangana Airport (RVA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 Farafangana Airport (RVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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