KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,605 km
1,619 miles
MQP
Mpumalanga
South Africa
Distance
2,605 km
1,619 mi / 1,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
178°
south

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Airport Comparison

KGL MQP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
IATA Code KGL MQP
ICAO Code HRYR FAKN
City Kigali Mpumalanga
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,829 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -25.380000, 31.110000

Kigali (KGL) to Mpumalanga (MQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mpumalanga, South Africa is 2,605 kilometers (1,619 miles / 1,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 19:30 in Kigali, it's 19:30 in Mpumalanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,030 feet between the two airports. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mpumalanga (MQP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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