KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,024 km
1,879 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
3,024 km
1,879 mi / 1,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
183°
south

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KGL PEL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code KGL PEL
ICAO Code HRYR FXPG
City Kigali Pelaneng
Country Rwanda Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,859 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Kigali (KGL) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 3,024 kilometers (1,879 miles / 1,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Kigali, it's 12:16 in Pelaneng.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,341 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pelaneng (PEL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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