# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Potgietersrus (PTG)

> 2,434 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,434 km / 1,512 mi / 1,314 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 182° (south)
- **Return heading**: 2° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:11 in Kigali, it's 18:11 in Potgietersrus)
- **Elevation difference**: 783 ft (PTG is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Potgietersrus, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPP
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.850000, 29.460000
- Elevation: 4,076 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Polokwane International Airport (PTG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ptg-potgietersrus-polokwane-international-airport/1ef266de-d3fb-6aa2-bd20-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)