KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,075 km
6,881 miles
LWM
Lawrence
United States
Distance
11,075 km
6,881 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LWM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lawrence Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL LWM
ICAO Code HRYR KLWM
City Kigali Lawrence
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 148 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 42.720000, -71.120000

Kigali (KGL) to Lawrence (LWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) in Lawrence, United States is 11,075 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:57 in Kigali, it's 14:57 in Lawrence. With a 7-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 4,711 feet between the two airports. Lawrence Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lawrence (LWM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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