KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,141 km
8,787 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
14,141 km
8,787 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LWS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code KGL LWS
ICAO Code HRYR KLWS
City Kigali Lewiston
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.370000, -117.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 14,141 kilometers (8,787 miles / 7,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 10:47 in Kigali, it's 00:47 in Lewiston. With a 10-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 3,417 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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