HWN
Hwange
Zimbabwe
1,883 km
1,170 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,883 km
1,170 mi / 1,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Harare
Heading
11°
north

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HWN KGL
Airport Name Hwange National Park Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HWN KGL
ICAO Code FVWN HRYR
City Hwange Kigali
Country Zimbabwe Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Harare Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,543 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -18.630000, 27.020000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hwange (HWN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,883 kilometers (1,170 miles / 1,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 19:31 in Hwange, it's 19:31 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,316 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Hwange National Park Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hwange (HWN) follows a heading of 190° (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 Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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