KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,061 km
1,902 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
3,061 km
1,902 mi / 1,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL TCU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code KGL TCU
ICAO Code HRYR FATN
City Kigali Homeward
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 3,061 kilometers (1,902 miles / 1,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 07:48 in Kigali, it's 07:48 in Homeward.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 7° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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