KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,707 km
1,682 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
2,707 km
1,682 mi / 1,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL QRA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code KGL QRA
ICAO Code HRYR FAGM
City Kigali Johannesburg
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 2,707 kilometers (1,682 miles / 1,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:59 in Kigali, it's 09:59 in Johannesburg.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 5° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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