KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,789 km
7,325 miles
LFN
Louisburg
United States
Distance
11,789 km
7,325 mi / 6,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LFN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Triangle North Executive Airport
IATA Code KGL LFN
ICAO Code HRYR KLHZ
City Kigali Louisburg
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 368 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 36.000000, -78.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Louisburg (LFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) in Louisburg, United States is 11,789 kilometers (7,325 miles / 6,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 00:50 in Kigali, it's 17:50 in Louisburg. 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 4,491 feet between the two airports. Triangle North Executive Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Louisburg (LFN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Triangle North Executive Airport (LFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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