KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,573 km
977 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
1,573 km
977 mi / 849 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LXU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code KGL LXU
ICAO Code HRYR FLLK
City Kigali Lukulu
Country Rwanda Zambia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 1,573 kilometers (977 miles / 849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:51 in Kigali, it's 19:51 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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