KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,378 km
856 miles
LDI
Lindi
Tanzania
Distance
1,378 km
856 mi / 744 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LDI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kikwetu Airport
IATA Code KGL LDI
ICAO Code HRYR HTLI
City Kigali Lindi
Country Rwanda Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 4,859 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -9.850000, 39.760000

Kigali (KGL) to Lindi (LDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kikwetu Airport (LDI) in Lindi, Tanzania is 1,378 kilometers (856 miles / 744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Kigali, it's 06:03 in Lindi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,759 feet between the two airports. Kikwetu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lindi (LDI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). 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 Kikwetu Airport (LDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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