KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,374 km
854 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
1,374 km
854 mi / 742 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VHC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code KGL VHC
ICAO Code HRYR FNSA
City Kigali Saurimo
Country Rwanda Angola
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 1,374 kilometers (854 miles / 742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 15:47 in Kigali, it's 14:47 in Saurimo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,275 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 52° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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