KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,423 km
884 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
1,423 km
884 mi / 768 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LIE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code KGL LIE
ICAO Code HRYR FZFA
City Kigali Libenge
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 3.630000, 18.630000

Kigali (KGL) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 1,423 kilometers (884 miles / 768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 18:40 in Kigali, it's 17:40 in Libenge.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,734 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 116° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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