KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,105 km
687 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
1,105 km
687 mi / 597 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WUU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code KGL WUU
ICAO Code HRYR HSWW
City Kigali Wau
Country Rwanda South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Juba
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 7.730000, 27.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 1,105 kilometers (687 miles / 597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Kigali, it's 01:29 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,330 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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