KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,503 km
4,041 miles
LYX
Lydd
United Kingdom
Distance
6,503 km
4,041 mi / 3,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LYX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lydd Airport
IATA Code KGL LYX
ICAO Code HRYR EGMD
City Kigali Lydd
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.960000, 0.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Lydd (LYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lydd Airport (LYX) in Lydd, United Kingdom is 6,503 kilometers (4,041 miles / 3,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Kigali, it's 17:27 in Lydd.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,846 feet between the two airports. Lydd Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lydd (LYX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). 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 Lydd Airport (LYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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