Distance From Port St Johns Airport to Kigali International Airport, JOH - KGL Distance

The distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 2049 miles or 3297 kilometers or 1779 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 Port St Johns ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port St Johns and Kigali takes around 4 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Port St Johns Airport, Port St Johns, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours 42 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 • JOH - KGL

Kilometers		3297 km
Statute Miles		2049 miles
Nautical Miles		1779 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 42 minutes

Port St Johns Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - JOH to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Port St Johns, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JOH - KGL

Time difference between Port St Johns (South Africa) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Port St Johns (South Africa)	2026-06-25, 16:58:31 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-25, 16:58:31 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

Port St Johns Airport (JOH / FAPJ) Port St Johns, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda