KGL
Kigali International Airport
Kigali · RwandaICAO HRYR
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is an airport serving Kigali, Rwanda, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 1° 58' 7.1" S, 30° 8' 22.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet (1,481 meters) above sea level. With 16 direct destinations served by 16 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Kigali (GMT+2).
Destinations
16
Airlines
16
Elevation ft
4,859/ 1,481m
Africa/Kigali
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KGL
ICAO Code
HRYR
City
Kigali
Country
Rwanda
Elevation
4,859 ft
Local Time
07:39 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:-1.9686°
Longitude:30.1395°
Popular Routes from KGL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBB | Entebbe, Uganda | 211 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 86 kg | View |
| BJM | Bujumbura, Burundi | 109 mi | 0h 42m | short-haul | 45 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 471 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 194 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 960 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 241 kg | View |
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 1,667 mi | 3h 49m | medium-haul | 418 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 3,943 mi | 8h 18m | long-haul | 952 kg | View |
| BZV | Brazzaville, Congo (Brazzaville) | 1,040 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 261 kg | View |
| DAR | Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania | 710 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 291 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2,522 mi | 5h 36m | long-haul | 609 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 2,977 mi | 6h 28m | long-haul | 719 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KGL
16 active airlines serving Kigali International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Northern Dene Airways
U7Canada
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Rwandair Express
WBRwanda
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airlines
UAUnited States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kigali International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Goma | Congo (Kinshasa) | 106 km |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Bukavu/kavumu | Congo (Kinshasa) | 153 km |
| Kamembe Airport | KME | Kamembe | Rwanda | 147 km |
| Bujumbura International Airport | BJM | Bujumbura | Burundi | 175 km |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Kasese | Uganda | 238 km |
| Bukoba Airport | BKZ | Bukoba | Tanzania | 200 km |
| Beni Airport | BNC | Beni | Congo (Kinshasa) | 291 km |
| Mwanza Airport | MWZ | Mwanza | Tanzania | 315 km |
Other Airports in Rwanda
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 1° 58' 7.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 30° 8' 22.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -1.968630
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 30.139500
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Kigali
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 07:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 4,859 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,481 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kigali International Airport?
The IATA code for Kigali International Airport is KGL, and its ICAO code is HRYR. The airport is located in Kigali, Rwanda.
How many destinations can you fly to from KGL?
There are 16 direct destinations available from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda.
What airlines fly from KGL?
There are 16 airlines operating from KGL, including Air Canada, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Egyptair, and more.
What timezone is Kigali International Airport in?
Kigali International Airport is in the Africa/Kigali timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kigali International Airport?
Kigali International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet (1,481 meters) above sea level.
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