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Airports / Rwanda / KGL
Large airport · KGL
Kigali International Airport.
Kigali, Rwanda · 4,859 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
3,780 ratings
0
Operators based
4,859
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kigali, RwandaELEV 4,859 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
3,780
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4,859
Field elevation
feet above sea level
56
Nearest alternate
nm to GYI
Field standing
#1 / 3
Rwanda airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 3780 Google ratings , ranked against 3 rated Rwanda fields.
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gisenyi Airport (GYI).
Overview
Kigali International Airport, listed as HRYR / KGL, is a large commercial airport in Kigali, Rwanda. Field elevation is 4,859 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KGL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Gisenyi Airport (GYI, 56 nm), Goma International Airport (GOM, 57 nm), and Kamembe Airport (KME, 80 nm). The field has a single 11,483-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KGL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport and Kanombe International Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KGL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Fabulous lounge with a nice hot shower and lots of charging ports”
Gillian Elson Mrs Africa 20065★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
HRYR
IATA
KGL
FAA / Local
HRYR
Elevation
4,859 ft
Coordinates
1.9686° S · 30.1395° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,483 ft
- 10/2811,483 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
KGL's 11,483 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 4,859 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 56nmGYIGisenyi AirportGisenyi
- 57nmGOMGoma International AirportGoma
- 80nmKMEKamembe AirportKamembe
- 80nmKHXSavannah AirstripKihihi
- 82nmBKYBukavu Kavumu AirportKamakombe
- 88nmGIDGitega AirportGitega
Location
Open the full mapHRYR · Kigali International Airport · Kigali, Rwanda
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KGL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 5,989 nm | 14h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,124 nm | 14h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,296 nm | 15h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,540 nm | 15h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,557 nm | 15h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,716 nm | 16h 1m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,761 nm | 16h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 7,252 nm | 17h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KGL?
- Kigali International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KGL?
- Kigali International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KGL?
- The closest alternate is Gisenyi Airport (GYI), about 56 nm away, followed by Goma International Airport (GOM) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KGL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 14h 20m (5,989 nm), New York about 14h 39m (6,124 nm), Washington DC about 15h 3m (6,296 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.