# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Sishen (SIS)

> 2,955 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,955 km / 1,836 mi / 1,595 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 194° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 16° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 02:28 in Kigali, it's 02:28 in Sishen)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,011 ft (SIS 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

### [Sishen Airport (SIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sis-sishen-sishen-airport/1ef266de-d48f-6414-bfd9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sishen, South Africa
- ICAO: FASS
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -27.650000, 23.000000
- Elevation: 3,848 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)
- [Sishen Airport (SIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sis-sishen-sishen-airport/1ef266de-d48f-6414-bfd9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)