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Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Kigali International Airport is an international airport serving Kigali (City of Kigali), Rwanda. Its IATA code is KGL and its ICAO code is HRYR. It has one runway, 3,500 m long.
- IATAKGL
- ICAOHRYR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KGL
- ICAO code
- HRYR
- City
- Kigali
- Region / province
- City of Kigali
- Country / territory
- Rwanda
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 1.9686° S, 30.1395° E
- Elevation
- 1,481 m (4,859 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Kigali (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,795 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,606 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,578 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kigali International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kigali through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Rwanda
Kigali International Airport is the only airport in Rwanda in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kigali International Airport?
The IATA code of Kigali International Airport is KGL and its ICAO code is HRYR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kigali International Airport located?
Kigali International Airport is in Kigali, City of Kigali, Rwanda, at coordinates 1.9686° S, 30.1395° E and an elevation of 1,481 m (4,859 ft).
How far is Kigali International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kigali International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,578 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,606 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,795 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Kigali International Airport?
The longest runway at Kigali International Airport is 3,500 m (11,483 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kigali International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kigali International Airport (KGL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.