KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,133 km
1,947 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
3,133 km
1,947 mi / 1,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL UNE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code KGL UNE
ICAO Code HRYR FXQN
City Kigali Qacha's Nek
Country Rwanda Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Kigali (KGL) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 3,133 kilometers (1,947 miles / 1,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Kigali, it's 23:39 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,241 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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