KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,945 km
1,830 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
2,945 km
1,830 mi / 1,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
210°
south southwest

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KGL SZM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code KGL SZM
ICAO Code HRYR FYSS
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Namibia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 2,945 kilometers (1,830 miles / 1,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 08:24 in Kigali, it's 08:24 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,405 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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