KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,918 km
3,056 miles
LEK
Labe Airport
Guinea
Distance
4,918 km
3,056 mi / 2,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LEK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Labe Airport
IATA Code KGL LEK
ICAO Code HRYR GULB
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Conakry
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,396 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.330000, -12.290000

Kigali (KGL) to Labe Airport (LEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Labe Airport (LEK) in Labe Airport, Guinea is 4,918 kilometers (3,056 miles / 2,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Kigali, it's 18:02 in Labe Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,463 feet between the two airports. Labe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Labe Airport (LEK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Labe Airport (LEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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