Kigali to Gemena flights
Gemena lies 1,282 km (796 mi) north-west of Kigali, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kigali | Gemena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Population | 1.1 million | 197,159 |
| Elevation | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) | 420 m (1,378 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) |
| Nearest large airport | KGL, 9 km out | GMA, 2 km out |
Clocks in Gemena are 1 h behind Kigali right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands only 1 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gemena
Crossing from Rwanda into Democratic Republic of the Congo: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (CDF); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +243; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kigali
Kigali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Goma International Airport (GOM, 97 km).
Arriving in Gemena
Gemena is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gemena Airport (GMA), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,550 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemena Airport (regional) | GMA | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,550 ft | 1,378 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gemena from Kigali?
1,282 km (796 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kigali.
How long does it take to get from Kigali to Gemena by air?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kigali and Gemena?
Gemena is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Kinshasa against Africa/Kigali).
Which airports are used for Kigali to Gemena flights?
Typically Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gemena Airport (GMA).
What currency do I need in Gemena?
The Franc (CDF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.