KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,854 km
1,152 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
1,854 km
1,152 mi / 1,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VFA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code KGL VFA
ICAO Code HRYR FVFA
City Kigali Victoria Falls
Country Rwanda Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Harare
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Kigali (KGL) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 1,854 kilometers (1,152 miles / 1,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:17 in Kigali, it's 02:17 in Victoria Falls.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,369 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 15° (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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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