KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
688 km
428 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
688 km
428 mi / 372 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SUT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code KGL SUT
ICAO Code HRYR HTSU
City Kigali Sumbawanga
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Kigali (KGL) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 688 kilometers (428 miles / 372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Kigali, it's 09:30 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,061 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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