GSS
Belfast
South Africa
2,558 km
1,589 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,558 km
1,589 mi / 1,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

GSS KGL
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GSS KGL
ICAO Code FASE HRYR
City Belfast Kigali
Country South Africa Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,276 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Belfast (GSS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,558 kilometers (1,589 miles / 1,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 South Africa with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:10 in Belfast, it's 02:10 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,583 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 177° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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