KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,447 km
4,006 miles
XLW
Lemwerder
Germany
Distance
6,447 km
4,006 mi / 3,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XLW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lemwerder Airport
IATA Code KGL XLW
ICAO Code HRYR EDWD
City Kigali Lemwerder
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.140000, 8.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Lemwerder (XLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lemwerder Airport (XLW) in Lemwerder, Germany is 6,447 kilometers (4,006 miles / 3,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Germany. 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 09:25 in Kigali, it's 08:25 in Lemwerder.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,839 feet between the two airports. Lemwerder Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lemwerder (XLW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 154° (south 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 Lemwerder Airport (XLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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