KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,676 km
2,284 miles
MZY
Mossel Bay
South Africa
Distance
3,676 km
2,284 mi / 1,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MZY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mossel Bay Airport
IATA Code KGL MZY
ICAO Code HRYR FAMO
City Kigali Mossel Bay
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 531 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -34.160000, 22.060000

Kigali (KGL) to Mossel Bay (MZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) in Mossel Bay, South Africa is 3,676 kilometers (2,284 miles / 1,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 09:57 in Kigali, it's 09:57 in Mossel Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,328 feet between the two airports. Mossel Bay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mossel Bay (MZY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 15° (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 Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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