CHJ
Chipinge
Zimbabwe
2,046 km
1,271 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,046 km
1,271 mi / 1,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
352°
north

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CHJ KGL
Airport Name Chipinge Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CHJ KGL
ICAO Code FVCH HRYR
City Chipinge Kigali
Country Zimbabwe Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,720 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -20.210000, 32.630000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Chipinge (CHJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipinge Airport (CHJ) in Chipinge, Zimbabwe to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,046 kilometers (1,271 miles / 1,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Zimbabwe with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Chipinge, it's 11:04 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,139 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Chipinge Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Chipinge (CHJ) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chipinge Airport (CHJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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