GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
1,943 km
1,207 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,943 km
1,207 mi / 1,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GWE KGL
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GWE KGL
ICAO Code FVTL HRYR
City Gweru Kigali
Country Zimbabwe Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,680 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gweru (GWE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,943 kilometers (1,207 miles / 1,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:39 in Gweru, it's 19:39 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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