Distance From Mbala Airport to Kigali International Airport, MMQ - KGL Distance

The distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 484 miles or 778 kilometers or 420 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 Mbala ( Zambia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mbala and Kigali takes around 1 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mbala Airport, Mbala, Zambia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 1 hours 6 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 • MMQ - KGL

Kilometers		778 km
Statute Miles		484 miles
Nautical Miles		420 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 6 minutes

Mbala Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - MMQ to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mbala, Zambia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MMQ - KGL

Time difference between Mbala (Zambia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Mbala (Zambia)	2026-03-17, 03:56:24 CAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-17, 03:56:24 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

Mbala Airport (MMQ / FLBA) Mbala, Zambia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda