Kigali International Airport is a large airport serving Kigali, Rwanda. Its IATA code is KGL and its ICAO code is HRYR. The airport lies at an elevation of 4,859 ft (1,481 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KGL
- ICAO code
- HRYR
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 4,859 ft (1,481 m)
- Coordinates
- -1.9686, 30.1395
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kigali International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KRE Kirundo Airport | Kirundo, Burundi | 64 km · 40 mi |
| KXO Kisoro Airport | Kisoro, Uganda | 89 km · 55 mi |
| GOM Goma International Airport | Goma, Congo - Kinshasa | 106 km · 66 mi |
| KME Kamembe Airport | Kamembe, Rwanda | 147 km · 91 mi |
| KHX Savannah Airstrip | Kihihi, Uganda | 148 km · 92 mi |
| GID Gitega Airport | Gitega, Burundi | 163 km · 101 mi |
| BJM Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport | Bujumbura, Burundi | 176 km · 109 mi |
| BKZ Bukoba Airport | Bukoba, Tanzania | 200 km · 124 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KGL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,695 | 1,675 | 1,455 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,067 | 2,527 | 2,196 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,811 | 2,989 | 2,598 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,044 | 3,756 | 3,264 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,138 | 3,814 | 3,314 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,258 | 3,889 | 3,379 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,605 | 4,104 | 3,567 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,219 | 5,107 | 4,438 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,555 | 5,316 | 4,619 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,847 | 6,119 | 5,317 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,322 | 7,035 | 6,113 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,905 | 7,397 | 6,428 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,388 | 7,697 | 6,689 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,687 | 7,883 | 6,850 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,165 | 8,802 | 7,648 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,188 | 9,438 | 8,201 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.300 |
| ATIS | 128.700 | |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kigali International Airport?
The IATA code of Kigali International Airport is KGL and its ICAO code is HRYR.
Where is Kigali International Airport located?
Kigali International Airport is in Kigali, City of Kigali, Rwanda, at -1.9686, 30.1395.
What time zone is Kigali International Airport in?
Kigali International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kigali International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 11,483 ft (3,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kigali International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kirundo Airport (KRE), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.