KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
6,567 km
4,081 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,567 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KME LGW
Airport Name Kamembe Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KME LGW
ICAO Code HRZA EGKK
City Kamembe London
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 5,192 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kamembe (KME) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,567 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 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 04:11 in Kamembe, it's 03:11 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,990 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kamembe (KME) 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 Kamembe Airport (KME) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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