KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,617 km
1,005 miles
TET
Tete
Mozambique
Distance
1,617 km
1,005 mi / 873 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TET
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Chingozi Airport
IATA Code KGL TET
ICAO Code HRYR FQTT
City Kigali Tete
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 525 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -16.100000, 33.640000

Kigali (KGL) to Tete (TET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chingozi Airport (TET) in Tete, Mozambique is 1,617 kilometers (1,005 miles / 873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:10 in Kigali, it's 11:10 in Tete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,334 feet between the two airports. Chingozi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tete (TET) 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 Chingozi Airport (TET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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