KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,142 km
3,817 miles
LPK
Lipetsk
Russia
Distance
6,142 km
3,817 mi / 3,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL LPK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lipetsk Airport
IATA Code KGL LPK
ICAO Code HRYR UUOL
City Kigali Lipetsk
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 584 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.700000, 39.540000

Kigali (KGL) to Lipetsk (LPK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lipetsk Airport (LPK) in Lipetsk, Russia is 6,142 kilometers (3,817 miles / 3,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Kigali, it's 02:55 in Lipetsk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,275 feet between the two airports. Lipetsk Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lipetsk (LPK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 191° (south 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 Lipetsk Airport (LPK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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