KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,036 km
1,265 miles
SWX
Shakawe
Botswana
Distance
2,036 km
1,265 mi / 1,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SWX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Shakawe Airport
IATA Code KGL SWX
ICAO Code HRYR FBSW
City Kigali Shakawe
Country Rwanda Botswana
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,379 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -18.370000, 21.830000

Kigali (KGL) to Shakawe (SWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Shakawe Airport (SWX) in Shakawe, Botswana is 2,036 kilometers (1,265 miles / 1,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Kigali, it's 05:28 in Shakawe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Shakawe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Shakawe (SWX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Shakawe Airport (SWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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