KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,440 km
5,866 miles
LPU
Long Apung-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,440 km
5,866 mi / 5,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL LPU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Long Apung Airport
IATA Code KGL LPU
ICAO Code HRYR WRLP
City Kigali Long Apung-Borneo Island
Country Rwanda Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Makassar
Elevation 4,859 ft 627 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 1.700000, 114.970000

Kigali (KGL) to Long Apung-Borneo Island (LPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Long Apung Airport (LPU) in Long Apung-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 9,440 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 15:18 in Kigali, it's 21:18 in Long Apung-Borneo 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 4,232 feet between the two airports. Long Apung Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Long Apung-Borneo Island (LPU) 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 Long Apung Airport (LPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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