Airport code
KGL — Kigali International Airport
KGL is the IATA code for Kigali International Airport, an airport serving Kigali, Rwanda. Its ICAO code is HRYR, and it operates in the Africa/Kigali time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -1.9686, 30.1395 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4859 ft (1481 m).
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About Kigali International Airport
Kigali International Airport, formerly known as Kanombe International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. There are 4 airlines based at Kigali Airport: RwandAir, the flag carrier airline of Rwanda; Akagera Aviation, a Rwandan helicopter airline; Tempus Jet, an American airline providing charter flights; and Nexus Aero, a Saudi VIP airline.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KGL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HRYR |
| Airport name | Kigali International Airport |
| City | Kigali |
| Country | Rwanda |
| Time zone | Africa/Kigali (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -1.9686 |
| Longitude | 30.1395 |
| Elevation | 4859 ft (1481 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kigali International Airport?
The IATA code for Kigali International Airport is KGL.
What is the ICAO code for Kigali International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kigali International Airport is HRYR.
Where is KGL airport located?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is located in Kigali, Rwanda.
What time zone is KGL in?
Kigali International Airport operates in the Africa/Kigali time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to KGL?
The nearest airport to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, about 105 km away.
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