KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,938 km
9,282 miles
LPM
Lamap
Vanuatu
Distance
14,938 km
9,282 mi / 8,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LPM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lamap Airport
IATA Code KGL LPM
ICAO Code HRYR NVSL
City Kigali Lamap
Country Rwanda Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,859 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -16.450000, 167.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Lamap (LPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lamap Airport (LPM) in Lamap, Vanuatu is 14,938 kilometers (9,282 miles / 8,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:05 in Kigali, it's 03:05 in Lamap. With a 9-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 4,852 feet between the two airports. Lamap Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lamap (LPM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Lamap Airport (LPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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