Kigali International Airport (KGL)

Airport serving Kigali, City of Kigali, Rwanda.

IATA: KGL
ICAO: HRYR
Local time: —
Time zone: Central Africa TimeAfrica/Kigali
Elevation: 4,859 ft1,481 m
To the centre: 9 km6 mi from central Kigali, straight line

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Airports near KGL

KRE Kirundo 64 km KXO Kisoro 89 km GOM Goma 106 km KME Kamembe 147 km KHX Kihihi 148 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is KGL from Kigali city centre?

Kigali International Airport is about 9 km (6 miles) from the centre of Kigali in a straight line. The trip by road is longer, and how long it takes depends on traffic and the transport you use.

Which airports are near KGL?

Within 150 km of Kigali International Airport: Kirundo Airport (KRE, 64 km), Kisoro Airport (KXO, 89 km) and Goma International Airport (GOM, 106 km), and 2 more.

What time zone is KGL in?

Kigali International Airport is in the Africa/Kigali time zone. The current local time is shown at the top of this page.