KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,516 km
2,185 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
3,516 km
2,185 mi / 1,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VRE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code KGL VRE
ICAO Code HRYR FAVR
City Kigali Vredendal
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Kigali (KGL) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 3,516 kilometers (2,185 miles / 1,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 12:41 in Kigali, it's 12:41 in Vredendal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,529 feet between the two airports. Vredendal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vredendal (VRE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 23° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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