KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,658 km
7,244 miles
LEL
Lake Evella Airport
Australia
Distance
11,658 km
7,244 mi / 6,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
103°
east southeast

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KGL LEL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lake Evella Airport
IATA Code KGL LEL
ICAO Code HRYR YLEV
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Darwin
Elevation 4,859 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -12.500000, 135.810000

Kigali (KGL) to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lake Evella Airport (LEL) in Lake Evella Airport, Australia is 11,658 kilometers (7,244 miles / 6,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:36 in Kigali, it's 14:06 in Lake Evella Airport. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,603 feet between the two airports. Lake Evella Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lake Evella Airport (LEL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Lake Evella Airport (LEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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