KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,792 km
1,113 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
1,792 km
1,113 mi / 967 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LFO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code KGL LFO
ICAO Code HRYR HAKL
City Kigali Kelafo
Country Rwanda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 5.660000, 44.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 1,792 kilometers (1,113 miles / 967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Kigali, it's 11:45 in Kelafo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,129 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 242° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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