JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
3,296 km
2,048 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,296 km
2,048 mi / 1,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JOH KGL
Airport Name Port St Johns Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JOH KGL
ICAO Code FAPJ HRYR
City Port St Johns Kigali
Country South Africa Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,227 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -31.610000, 29.520000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Port St Johns (JOH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,296 kilometers (2,048 miles / 1,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 08:29 in Port St Johns, it's 08:29 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,632 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Port St Johns Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Port St Johns (JOH) follows a heading of 181° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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