KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,267 km
1,409 miles
MEZ
Musina
South Africa
Distance
2,267 km
1,409 mi / 1,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL MEZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Musina(Messina) Airport
IATA Code KGL MEZ
ICAO Code HRYR FAMH
City Kigali Musina
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,904 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.360000, 29.990000

Kigali (KGL) to Musina (MEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Musina(Messina) Airport (MEZ) in Musina, South Africa is 2,267 kilometers (1,409 miles / 1,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 07:03 in Kigali, it's 07:03 in Musina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,955 feet between the two airports. Musina(Messina) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Musina (MEZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Musina(Messina) Airport (MEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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