KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,367 km
2,713 miles
LRS
Leros Island
Greece
Distance
4,367 km
2,713 mi / 2,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL LRS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Leros Airport
IATA Code KGL LRS
ICAO Code HRYR LGLE
City Kigali Leros Island
Country Rwanda Greece
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Athens
Elevation 4,859 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.180000, 26.800000

Kigali (KGL) to Leros Island (LRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Leros Airport (LRS) in Leros Island, Greece is 4,367 kilometers (2,713 miles / 2,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Greece. 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 21:42 in Kigali, it's 21:42 in Leros Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,820 feet between the two airports. Leros Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Leros Island (LRS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Leros Airport (LRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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