KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,849 km
1,770 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
2,849 km
1,770 mi / 1,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
215°
southwest

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KGL SWP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code KGL SWP
ICAO Code HRYR FYSM
City Kigali Swakopmund
Country Rwanda Namibia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 4,859 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 2,849 kilometers (1,770 miles / 1,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:26 in Kigali, it's 04:26 in Swakopmund.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,652 feet between the two airports. Swakopmund Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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