KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,150 km
5,064 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
8,150 km
5,064 mi / 4,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LXG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code KGL LXG
ICAO Code HRYR VLLN
City Kigali Luang Namtha
Country Rwanda Laos
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.970000, 101.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 8,150 kilometers (5,064 miles / 4,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Laos. 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 01:57 in Kigali, it's 06:57 in Luang Namtha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,891 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 261° (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 Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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