KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,216 km
1,377 miles
LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
Distance
2,216 km
1,377 mi / 1,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
273°
west

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Airport Comparison

KGL LBQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lambarene Airport
IATA Code KGL LBQ
ICAO Code HRYR FOGR
City Kigali Lambarene
Country Rwanda Gabon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Libreville
Elevation 4,859 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -0.700000, 10.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Lambarene (LBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon is 2,216 kilometers (1,377 miles / 1,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Gabon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:35 in Kigali, it's 00:35 in Lambarene.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,777 feet between the two airports. Lambarene Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lambarene (LBQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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