Kigali to Moshi flights
Moshi lies 823 km (511 mi) east of Kigali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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 | Moshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda | Tanzania |
| Population | 1.1 million | 221,733 |
| Elevation | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) | 854 m (2,802 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | KGL, 9 km out | JRO, 30 km out |
Clocks in Moshi are 1 h ahead of Kigali right now, so a 1 h 48 min journey lands 2 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Moshi
Crossing from Rwanda into Tanzania: money changes from the Franc to the Shilling (TZS); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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 Moshi
Moshi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arusha Airport (ARK, 78 km), Amboseli Airport (ASV, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | 30 km (19 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,932 ft |
| Arusha Airport (regional) | ARK | 78 km (48 mi) | 5,377 ft | 4,550 ft |
| Amboseli Airport (regional) | ASV | 79 km (49 mi) | 3,284 ft | 3,755 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Moshi from Kigali?
823 km (511 mi) in a straight line, east of Kigali.
How long does it take to get from Kigali to Moshi by air?
About 1 h 48 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 Moshi?
Moshi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against Africa/Kigali).
Which airports are used for Kigali to Moshi flights?
Typically Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO); Moshi also has ARK, ASV.
What currency do I need in Moshi?
The Shilling (TZS).
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.