KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,955 km
1,215 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
1,955 km
1,215 mi / 1,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SVT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code KGL SVT
ICAO Code HRYR FBSV
City Kigali Savuti
Country Rwanda Botswana
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Kigali (KGL) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 1,955 kilometers (1,215 miles / 1,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Kigali, it's 20:17 in Savuti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,709 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 20° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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