Distance From Luvua Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Luvua Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 427 miles or 687 kilometers or 371 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Katemesha ( Democratic Republic of the Congo ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katemesha and Kigali takes around 0 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Luvua Airport, Katemesha, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 0 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KGL

Kilometers		687 km
Statute Miles		427 miles
Nautical Miles		371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 58 minutes

Luvua Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Luvua Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Katemesha to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Katemesha, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Katemesha (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Katemesha (Democratic Republic of the Congo)	2026-03-19, 13:31:44 CAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-19, 13:31:44 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Luvua Airport ( / FZRO) Katemesha, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda