# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Skukuza (SZK)

> 2,561 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,561 km / 1,591 mi / 1,383 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 177° (south)
- **Return heading**: 356° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 05:55 in Kigali, it's 05:55 in Skukuza)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,839 ft (SZK 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

### [Skukuza Airport (SZK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szk-skukuza-skukuza-airport/1ef266de-d4a8-6a86-af6e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Skukuza, South Africa
- ICAO: FASZ
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -24.960000, 31.590000
- Elevation: 1,020 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)
- [Skukuza Airport (SZK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szk-skukuza-skukuza-airport/1ef266de-d4a8-6a86-af6e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)