KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,872 km
1,785 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
2,872 km
1,785 mi / 1,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WVB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code KGL WVB
ICAO Code HRYR FYWB
City Kigali Walvis Bay
Country Rwanda Namibia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 4,859 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 2,872 kilometers (1,785 miles / 1,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Kigali, it's 21:15 in Walvis Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,560 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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