KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,093 km
1,922 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
3,093 km
1,922 mi / 1,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL VIR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code KGL VIR
ICAO Code HRYR FAVG
City Kigali Durban
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Kigali (KGL) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 3,093 kilometers (1,922 miles / 1,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 05:26 in Kigali, it's 05:26 in Durban.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,839 feet between the two airports. Virginia Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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