KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,661 km
1,654 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
2,661 km
1,654 mi / 1,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

KGL WKF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code KGL WKF
ICAO Code HRYR FAWK
City Kigali Pretoria
Country Rwanda South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Kigali (KGL) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 2,661 kilometers (1,654 miles / 1,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 17:18 in Kigali, it's 17:18 in Pretoria.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 5° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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