KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,592 km
1,611 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
2,592 km
1,611 mi / 1,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL VJB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code KGL VJB
ICAO Code HRYR FQXA
City Kigali Xai-Xai
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Kigali (KGL) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 2,592 kilometers (1,611 miles / 1,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 19:17 in Kigali, it's 19:17 in Xai-Xai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Xai-Xai Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Xai-Xai (VJB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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