# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)

> 2,945 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,945 km / 1,830 mi / 1,590 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 210° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Namibia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:20 in Kigali, it's 08:20 in Sesriem Airstrip)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,405 ft (SZM 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

### [Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szm-sesriem-airstrip/1ef266de-e188-6350-b844-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia
- ICAO: FYSS
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -24.510000, 15.750000
- Elevation: 2,454 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)
- [Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szm-sesriem-airstrip/1ef266de-e188-6350-b844-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)