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Flights between Arusha (JRO) and Kigali (KGL)

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania ↔ Kigali International Airport, Rwanda

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Distance
787 km
489 miles
Est. flight time
1h 29m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Tanzania

Jan
31°
36/26
70mm
Feb
31°
36/26
80mm
Mar
31°
36/26
130mm
Apr
30°
35/25
230mm
May
29°
34/24
190mm
Jun
28°
33/23
35mm
Jul
28°
33/23
25mm
Aug
28°
33/23
30mm
Sep
30°
35/25
30mm
Oct
31°
36/26
50mm
Nov
32°
37/27
120mm
Dec
31°
36/26
130mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Rwanda

Jan
27°
32/22
80mm
Feb
27°
32/22
100mm
Mar
27°
32/22
130mm
Apr
26°
31/21
175mm
May
26°
31/21
90mm
Jun
26°
31/21
20mm
Jul
27°
32/22
10mm
Aug
28°
33/23
30mm
Sep
28°
33/23
75mm
Oct
27°
32/22
130mm
Nov
26°
31/21
145mm
Dec
26°
31/21
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Tanzania: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Rwanda: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Arusha from Kigali?

Arusha (JRO) and Kigali (KGL) are around 787 km (489 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 29m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Arusha and Kigali?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Rwanda?

Across Rwanda, the warmest month on average is August, with mean temperatures around 28°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Tanzania and Rwanda?

The UK FCDO currently rates Tanzania as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Rwanda as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.