Distance From Thaba Nchu Tar Airport to Kigali International Airport, TCU - KGL Distance

The distance from Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1903 miles or 3062 kilometers or 1652 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 Homeward ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Homeward and Kigali takes around 4 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thaba Nchu Tar Airport, Homeward, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours 22 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 • TCU - KGL

Kilometers		3062 km
Statute Miles		1903 miles
Nautical Miles		1652 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 22 minutes

Thaba Nchu Tar Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - TCU to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Homeward, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCU - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Homeward (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 00:34:18 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-19, 00:34:18 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

Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU / FATN) Homeward, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda