KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,839 km
1,143 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
1,839 km
1,143 mi / 993 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SJQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code KGL SJQ
ICAO Code HRYR FLSS
City Kigali Sesheke
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 1,839 kilometers (1,143 miles / 993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:44 in Kigali, it's 10:44 in Sesheke.

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

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 21° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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