KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,999 km
3,727 miles
LHA
Lahr Airport
Germany
Distance
5,999 km
3,727 mi / 3,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LHA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lahr Airport
IATA Code KGL LHA
ICAO Code HRYR EDTL
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 511 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.370000, 7.830000

Kigali (KGL) to Lahr Airport (LHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lahr Airport (LHA) in Lahr Airport, Germany is 5,999 kilometers (3,727 miles / 3,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Kigali, it's 11:29 in Lahr Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,348 feet between the two airports. Lahr Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lahr Airport (LHA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Lahr Airport (LHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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