KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,836 km
1,141 miles
SOE
Souanke
Congo
Distance
1,836 km
1,141 mi / 991 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SOE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Souanke Airport
IATA Code KGL SOE
ICAO Code HRYR FCOS
City Kigali Souanke
Country Rwanda Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 2.070000, 14.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Souanke (SOE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Souanke Airport (SOE) in Souanke, Congo is 1,836 kilometers (1,141 miles / 991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 00:36 in Kigali, it's 23:36 in Souanke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,137 feet between the two airports. Souanke Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Souanke (SOE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 104° (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 Souanke Airport (SOE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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