KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,913 km
1,189 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
1,913 km
1,189 mi / 1,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL UEL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code KGL UEL
ICAO Code HRYR FQQL
City Kigali Quelimane
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Kigali (KGL) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 1,913 kilometers (1,189 miles / 1,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 15:09 in Kigali, it's 15:09 in Quelimane.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,823 feet between the two airports. Quelimane Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 337° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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