KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,868 km
4,268 miles
LBA
Leeds
United Kingdom
Distance
6,868 km
4,268 mi / 3,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LBA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Leeds Bradford Airport
IATA Code KGL LBA
ICAO Code HRYR EGNM
City Kigali Leeds
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.870000, -1.660000

Kigali (KGL) to Leeds (LBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in Leeds, United Kingdom is 6,868 kilometers (4,268 miles / 3,709 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 14:01 in Kigali, it's 12:01 in Leeds.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,178 feet between the two airports. Leeds Bradford Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Leeds (LBA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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