KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,955 km
1,836 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
2,955 km
1,836 mi / 1,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SIS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code KGL SIS
ICAO Code HRYR FASS
City Kigali Sishen
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Kigali (KGL) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 2,955 kilometers (1,836 miles / 1,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 17:49 in Kigali, it's 17:49 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,011 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) 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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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