Distance From Vrede Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Vrede Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1762 miles or 2835 kilometers or 1530 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 Vrede ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vrede and Kigali takes around 4 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vrede Airport, Vrede, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours 3 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 • - KGL

Kilometers		2835 km
Statute Miles		1762 miles
Nautical Miles		1530 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 3 minutes

Vrede Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Vrede Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Vrede, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Vrede (South Africa)	2025-01-16, 00:40:04 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-16, 00:40:04 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

Vrede Airport ( / FAVD) Vrede, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda