Distance From Gobabeb Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Gobabeb Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1801 miles or 2898 kilometers or 1564 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 Gobabeb ( Namibia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gobabeb and Kigali takes around 4 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gobabeb Airport, Gobabeb, Namibia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours 8 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		2898 km
Statute Miles		1801 miles
Nautical Miles		1564 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 8 minutes

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

Location of Gobabeb Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Gobabeb, Namibia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Gobabeb (Namibia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Gobabeb (Namibia)	2026-06-14, 01:59:47 CAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-14, 01:59:47 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

Gobabeb Airport ( / FYGO) Gobabeb, Namibia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda