KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,872 km
1,785 miles
VYD
Vryheid
South Africa
Distance
2,872 km
1,785 mi / 1,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL VYD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vryheid Airport
IATA Code KGL VYD
ICAO Code HRYR FAVY
City Kigali Vryheid
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,799 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -27.790000, 30.800000

Kigali (KGL) to Vryheid (VYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vryheid Airport (VYD) in Vryheid, South Africa is 2,872 kilometers (1,785 miles / 1,551 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 18:24 in Kigali, it's 18:24 in Vryheid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,060 feet between the two airports. Vryheid Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vryheid (VYD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Vryheid Airport (VYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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