KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,825 km
6,105 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
9,825 km
6,105 mi / 5,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
85°
east

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Airport Comparison

KGL LDU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code KGL LDU
ICAO Code HRYR WBKD
City Kigali Lahad Datu
Country Rwanda Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,859 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 5.030000, 118.320000

Kigali (KGL) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 9,825 kilometers (6,105 miles / 5,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Kigali, it's 23:06 in Lahad Datu. With a 6-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 4,814 feet between the two airports. Lahad Datu Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lahad Datu (LDU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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