# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Hwange (WKI)

> 1,865 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,865 km / 1,159 mi / 1,007 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 192° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Zimbabwe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 22:40 in Kigali, it's 22:40 in Hwange)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,359 ft (WKI 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

### [Hwange Airport (WKI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wki-hwange-hwange-airport/1ef266de-dfb5-6546-9f8d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hwange, Zimbabwe
- ICAO: FVWT
- Timezone: Africa/Harare
- Coordinates: -18.360000, 26.520000
- Elevation: 2,500 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Hwange Airport (WKI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wki-hwange-hwange-airport/1ef266de-dfb5-6546-9f8d-06bb2780ed98)
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