KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,086 km
1,918 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
3,086 km
1,918 mi / 1,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL UTN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code KGL UTN
ICAO Code HRYR FAUP
City Kigali Upington
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Kigali (KGL) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 3,086 kilometers (1,918 miles / 1,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Kigali, it's 03:40 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,077 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 19° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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