KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,347 km
1,459 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
2,347 km
1,459 mi / 1,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL THY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code KGL THY
ICAO Code HRYR FATH
City Kigali Thohoyandou
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 2,347 kilometers (1,459 miles / 1,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 15:15 in Kigali, it's 15:15 in Thohoyandou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,838 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 359° (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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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