Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport, JNB - KGL Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1675 miles or 2696 kilometers or 1455 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Kigali takes around 3 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 3 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JNB - KGL

Kilometers		2696 km
Statute Miles		1675 miles
Nautical Miles		1455 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 51 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to KGL Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - KGL

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2024-09-19, 23:38:17 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2024-09-19, 23:38:17 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda