KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,617 km
1,626 miles
KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
Distance
2,617 km
1,626 mi / 1,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL KOF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Komatipoort Airport
IATA Code KGL KOF
ICAO Code HRYR FAKP
City Kigali Komatipoort
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -25.440000, 31.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Komatipoort (KOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa is 2,617 kilometers (1,626 miles / 1,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:10 in Kigali, it's 21:10 in Komatipoort.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,318 feet between the two airports. Komatipoort Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Komatipoort (KOF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Komatipoort Airport (KOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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