Distance From Vredendal Airport to Kigali International Airport, VRE - KGL Distance

The distance from Vredendal Airport (VRE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 2185 miles or 3517 kilometers or 1898 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 Vredendal ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vredendal and Kigali takes around 5 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vredendal Airport, Vredendal, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 5 hours 1 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 • VRE - KGL

Kilometers		3517 km
Statute Miles		2185 miles
Nautical Miles		1898 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 1 minutes

Vredendal Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - VRE to KGL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VRE - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Vredendal (South Africa)	2026-03-18, 11:42:40 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-18, 11:42:40 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

Vredendal Airport (VRE / FAVR) Vredendal, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda