KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,569 km
7,810 miles
LNR
Lone Rock
United States
Distance
12,569 km
7,810 mi / 6,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LNR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tri-County Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL LNR
ICAO Code HRYR KLNR
City Kigali Lone Rock
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 717 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.210000, -90.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Lone Rock (LNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR) in Lone Rock, United States is 12,569 kilometers (7,810 miles / 6,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:48 in Kigali, it's 07:48 in Lone Rock. With a 8-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 4,142 feet between the two airports. Tri-County Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lone Rock (LNR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Tri-County Regional Airport (LNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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