Kigali International Aiport

Kigali International Airport, formerly known as Kanombe International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena.

Amahoro Stadium

Stadium

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The Amahoro Stadium, officially known as Amahoro National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Gasabo district of Kigali, Rwanda. With a capacity of 45,508, it is the largest stadium in Rwanda and hosts football matches, concerts, and public events. Amahoro Stadium is situated 2½ km west of Kigali International Aiport.

BK Arena

Stadium

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BK Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Kigali, Rwanda, used mostly for basketball and volleyball matches. Built and finished in 2019, it hosts sporting events and concerts.

Adventist University of Central Africa

University

The Adventist University of Central Africa is a Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher learning near two campuses in Kigali, Rwanda. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nyandungu Eco-park and Masaka.

Nyandungu Eco-park

Photo: Aline NDACYAYISENGA, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Nyandungu Eco-park is a restored wetland and forest area in Kigali, Rwanda. The park has ornamental ponds, eastern gallery forests, medicinal plant gardens, paved walk ways, restaurants, information centers and other recreational services.

Masaka

Town

Masaka is a populated neighborhood within the city of Kigali, the capital and largest city of Rwanda. Masaka is situated 7 km southeast of Kigali International Aiport.

Kigali International Aiport

Type: Airport
Category: transportation
Location: Rwimbogo, Nyarugunga, Kicukiro District, Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude

-1.96304° or 1° 57′ 47″ south

Longitude

30.13501° or 30° 8′ 6″ east

Elevation

1,489 metres (4,885 feet)

Open location code

6GCG24PP+Q2

GeoNames ID

9172188

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