GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
2,356 km
1,464 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,356 km
1,464 mi / 1,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GFY KGL
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GFY KGL
ICAO Code FYGF HRYR
City Grootfontein Kigali
Country Namibia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,636 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,356 kilometers (1,464 miles / 1,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:38 in Grootfontein, it's 05:38 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 213° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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