KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,065 km
662 miles
LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
Distance
1,065 km
662 mi / 575 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LIQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lisala Airport
IATA Code KGL LIQ
ICAO Code HRYR FZGA
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 2.170000, 21.500000

Kigali (KGL) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo is 1,065 kilometers (662 miles / 575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, 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 21:21 in Kigali, it's 20:21 in Lisala Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,350 feet between the two airports. Lisala Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lisala Airport (LIQ) 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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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