KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,569 km
975 miles
LUO
Luena
Angola
Distance
1,569 km
975 mi / 847 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LUO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Luena Airport
IATA Code KGL LUO
ICAO Code HRYR FNUE
City Kigali Luena
Country Rwanda Angola
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,360 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -11.770000, 19.900000

Kigali (KGL) to Luena (LUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Luena Airport (LUO) in Luena, Angola is 1,569 kilometers (975 miles / 847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:10 in Kigali, it's 14:10 in Luena.

The return flight from Luena (LUO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Luena Airport (LUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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