HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
2,493 km
1,549 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,493 km
1,549 mi / 1,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

HDS KGL
Airport Name Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HDS KGL
ICAO Code FAHS HRYR
City Hoedspruit Kigali
Country South Africa Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,743 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -24.370000, 31.050000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hoedspruit (HDS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,493 kilometers (1,549 miles / 1,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Hoedspruit, it's 13:55 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,116 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hoedspruit (HDS) follows a heading of 178° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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