KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
821 km
510 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
821 km
510 mi / 443 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LBO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code KGL LBO
ICAO Code HRYR FZVI
City Kigali Lusambo
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 821 kilometers (510 miles / 443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Rwanda with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

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

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,452 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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