KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,882 km
7,383 miles
LBT
Lumberton
United States
Distance
11,882 km
7,383 mi / 6,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LBT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lumberton Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL LBT
ICAO Code HRYR KLBT
City Kigali Lumberton
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 125 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.610000, -79.060000

Kigali (KGL) to Lumberton (LBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) in Lumberton, United States is 11,882 kilometers (7,383 miles / 6,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:41 in Kigali, it's 21:41 in Lumberton. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,735 feet between the two airports. Lumberton Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lumberton (LBT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 80° (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 Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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