# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Saurimo (VHC)

> 1,374 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,374 km / 854 mi / 742 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 231° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Angola
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 13:04 in Kigali, it's 12:04 in Saurimo)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,275 ft (VHC 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

### [Saurimo Airport (VHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vhc-saurimo-saurimo-airport/1ef266de-dceb-6cb6-8fbf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saurimo, Angola
- ICAO: FNSA
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -9.690000, 20.430000
- Elevation: 3,584 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:04 in Kigali, it's 12:04 in Saurimo.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Saurimo Airport (VHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vhc-saurimo-saurimo-airport/1ef266de-dceb-6cb6-8fbf-06bb2780ed98)
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