KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,384 km
4,588 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
7,384 km
4,588 mi / 3,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TER
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code KGL TER
ICAO Code HRYR LPLA
City Kigali Lajes
Country Rwanda Portugal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 4,859 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 38.760000, -27.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 7,384 kilometers (4,588 miles / 3,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Portugal. 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 14:35 in Kigali, it's 11:35 in Lajes. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,679 feet between the two airports. Lajes Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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