KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,178 km
1,975 miles
PRK
Prieska
South Africa
Distance
3,178 km
1,975 mi / 1,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PRK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Prieska Airport
IATA Code KGL PRK
ICAO Code HRYR FAPK
City Kigali Prieska
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.680000, 22.770000

Kigali (KGL) to Prieska (PRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa is 3,178 kilometers (1,975 miles / 1,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 13:52 in Kigali, it's 13:52 in Prieska.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,759 feet between the two airports. Prieska Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Prieska (PRK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). 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 Prieska Airport (PRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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