KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,288 km
6,393 miles
LKA
Larantuka-Flores Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,288 km
6,393 mi / 5,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL LKA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Gewayentana Airport
IATA Code KGL LKA
ICAO Code HRYR WRKL
City Kigali Larantuka-Flores Island
Country Rwanda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Makassar
Elevation 4,859 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -8.350000, 122.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Gewayentana Airport (LKA) in Larantuka-Flores Island, Indonesia is 10,288 kilometers (6,393 miles / 5,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Kigali, it's 00:41 in Larantuka-Flores Island. With a 6-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 4,802 feet between the two airports. Gewayentana Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 268° (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 Gewayentana Airport (LKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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