KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,037 km
1,887 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
3,037 km
1,887 mi / 1,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL KIM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code KGL KIM
ICAO Code HRYR FAKM
City Kigali Kimberley
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Kigali (KGL) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 3,037 kilometers (1,887 miles / 1,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Kigali, it's 03:37 in Kimberley.

The return flight from Kimberley (KIM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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