KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,377 km
856 miles
VXC
Lichinga
Mozambique
Distance
1,377 km
856 mi / 744 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VXC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lichinga Airport
IATA Code KGL VXC
ICAO Code HRYR FQLC
City Kigali Lichinga
Country Rwanda Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maputo
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,505 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -13.270000, 35.270000

Kigali (KGL) to Lichinga (VXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lichinga Airport (VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique is 1,377 kilometers (856 miles / 744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Kigali, it's 19:38 in Lichinga.

The return flight from Lichinga (VXC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Lichinga Airport (VXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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