Distance From Salima Airport to Kigali International Airport, LMB - KGL Distance

The distance from Salima Airport (LMB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 870 miles or 1399 kilometers or 755 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 Salima ( Malawi ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salima and Kigali takes around 1 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salima Airport, Salima, Malawi to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 1 hours 59 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 • LMB - KGL

Kilometers		1399 km
Statute Miles		870 miles
Nautical Miles		755 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 59 minutes

Salima Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - LMB to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Salima, Malawi and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LMB - KGL

Time difference between Salima (Malawi) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Salima (Malawi)	2026-07-28, 20:56:40 CAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-07-28, 20:56:40 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

Salima Airport (LMB / FWSM) Salima, Malawi

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda