Distance From Nkaus Airport to Kigali International Airport, NKU - KGL Distance

The distance from Nkaus Airport (NKU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1943 miles or 3126 kilometers or 1687 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 Nkaus ( Lesotho ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nkaus and Kigali takes around 4 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nkaus Airport, Nkaus, Lesotho to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours 27 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 • NKU - KGL

Kilometers		3126 km
Statute Miles		1943 miles
Nautical Miles		1687 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 27 minutes

Nkaus Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - NKU to KGL Flight Path

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKU - KGL

Time difference between Nkaus (Lesotho) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Nkaus (Lesotho)	2025-12-15, 10:39:16 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 10:39:16 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

Nkaus Airport (NKU / FXNK) Nkaus, Lesotho

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda