KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,126 km
1,942 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
3,126 km
1,942 mi / 1,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL NKU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code KGL NKU
ICAO Code HRYR FXNK
City Kigali Nkaus
Country Rwanda Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Kigali (KGL) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 3,126 kilometers (1,942 miles / 1,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 Lesotho. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Kigali, it's 01:52 in Nkaus.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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