KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,298 km
1,428 miles
VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
Distance
2,298 km
1,428 mi / 1,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VNX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vilankulo Airport
IATA Code KGL VNX
ICAO Code HRYR FQVL
City Kigali Vilanculo
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.020000, 35.310000

Kigali (KGL) to Vilanculo (VNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique is 2,298 kilometers (1,428 miles / 1,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 23:43 in Kigali, it's 23:43 in Vilanculo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,813 feet between the two airports. Vilankulo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vilanculo (VNX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 345° (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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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