Distance From Giyani Airport to Kigali International Airport, GIY - KGL Distance

The distance from Giyani Airport (GIY) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1474 miles or 2371 kilometers or 1280 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 Giyani ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Giyani and Kigali takes around 3 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Giyani Airport, Giyani, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 3 hours 23 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 • GIY - KGL

Kilometers		2371 km
Statute Miles		1474 miles
Nautical Miles		1280 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 23 minutes

Giyani Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - GIY to KGL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIY - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Giyani (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 02:06:05 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 02:06:05 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

Giyani Airport (GIY / FAGI) Giyani, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda