KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,150 km
714 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
1,150 km
714 mi / 621 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TSH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code KGL TSH
ICAO Code HRYR FZUK
City Kigali Tshikapa
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 1,150 kilometers (714 miles / 621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Kigali, it's 21:08 in Tshikapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,264 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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