KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,541 km
1,579 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
2,541 km
1,579 mi / 1,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL ULX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code KGL ULX
ICAO Code HRYR FAUS
City Kigali Ulusaba
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 2,541 kilometers (1,579 miles / 1,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 16:15 in Kigali, it's 16:15 in Ulusaba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,596 feet between the two airports. Ulusaba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ulusaba (ULX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 357° (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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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