KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,090 km
1,920 miles
SHK
Sehonghong
Lesotho
Distance
3,090 km
1,920 mi / 1,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL SHK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sehonghong Airport
IATA Code KGL SHK
ICAO Code HRYR FXSH
City Kigali Sehonghong
Country Rwanda Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.730000, 28.770000

Kigali (KGL) to Sehonghong (SHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sehonghong Airport (SHK) in Sehonghong, Lesotho is 3,090 kilometers (1,920 miles / 1,669 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 20:38 in Kigali, it's 20:38 in Sehonghong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,641 feet between the two airports. Sehonghong 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 Sehonghong (SHK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 3° (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 Sehonghong Airport (SHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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