Kamembe Airport
Kamembe · RwandaICAO HRZA
Kamembe Airport (KME) is an airport serving Kamembe, Rwanda, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 2° 27' 44.1" S, 28° 54' 28.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,192 feet (1,583 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Kigali (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KME
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KGL | Kigali, Rwanda | 92 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 37 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KME
1 active airline serving Kamembe Airport.
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 Kamembe Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Bukavu/kavumu | Congo (Kinshasa) | 20 km |
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Goma | Congo (Kinshasa) | 95 km |
| Bujumbura International Airport | BJM | Bujumbura | Burundi | 106 km |
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | Kigali | Rwanda | 147 km |
| Kindu Airport | KND | Kindu | Congo (Kinshasa) | 337 km |
| Beni Airport | BNC | Beni | Congo (Kinshasa) | 342 km |
| Kalemie Airport | FMI | Kalemie | Congo (Kinshasa) | 379 km |
| Kasese Airport | KSE | Kasese | Uganda | 321 km |
Other Airports in Rwanda
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 2° 27' 44.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 28° 54' 28.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -2.462240
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 28.907900
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Kigali
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 07:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,192 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,583 m
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