KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,766 km
1,719 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
2,766 km
1,719 mi / 1,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL PCF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code KGL PCF
ICAO Code HRYR FAPS
City Kigali Potchefstroom
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Kigali (KGL) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 2,766 kilometers (1,719 miles / 1,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 04:38 in Kigali, it's 04:38 in Potchefstroom.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 7° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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