KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
830 km
516 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
830 km
516 mi / 448 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LKG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code KGL LKG
ICAO Code HRYR HKLK
City Kigali Lokichoggio
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.200000, 34.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 830 kilometers (516 miles / 448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:33 in Kigali, it's 20:33 in Lokichoggio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,785 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lokichoggio (LKG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). 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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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