FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
1,108 km
688 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,108 km
688 mi / 598 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FBM KGL
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FBM KGL
ICAO Code FZQA HRYR
City Lubumbashi Kigali
Country DR Congo Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,295 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,108 kilometers (688 miles / 598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:37 in Lubumbashi, it's 14:37 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 195° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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