KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,050 km
652 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
1,050 km
652 mi / 567 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TGT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code KGL TGT
ICAO Code HRYR HTTG
City Kigali Tanga
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Kigali (KGL) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 1,050 kilometers (652 miles / 567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 23:02 in Kigali, it's 00:02 in Tanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,730 feet between the two airports. Tanga Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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