KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,476 km
4,024 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
6,476 km
4,024 mi / 3,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LEY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code KGL LEY
ICAO Code HRYR EHLE
City Kigali Lelystad
Country Rwanda Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 4,859 ft -13 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.460000, 5.530000

Kigali (KGL) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 6,476 kilometers (4,024 miles / 3,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Netherlands. 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 21:48 in Kigali, it's 20:48 in Lelystad.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,872 feet between the two airports. Lelystad Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lelystad (LEY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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