KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,914 km
8,024 miles
LDC
Lindeman Island
Australia
Distance
12,914 km
8,024 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LDC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lindeman Island Airport
IATA Code KGL LDC
ICAO Code HRYR YLIN
City Kigali Lindeman Island
Country Rwanda Australia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Australia/Lindeman
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -20.450000, 149.040000

Kigali (KGL) to Lindeman Island (LDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lindeman Island Airport (LDC) in Lindeman Island, Australia is 12,914 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Kigali, it's 11:59 in Lindeman Island. With a 8-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 4,859 feet between the two airports. Lindeman Island Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lindeman Island (LDC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Lindeman Island Airport (LDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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