KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,024 km
1,258 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
2,024 km
1,258 mi / 1,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SZA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code KGL SZA
ICAO Code HRYR FNSO
City Kigali Soyo
Country Rwanda Angola
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,859 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Kigali (KGL) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 2,024 kilometers (1,258 miles / 1,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Kigali, it's 00:55 in Soyo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,844 feet between the two airports. Soyo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Soyo (SZA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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