KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,333 km
2,071 miles
LFW
Lome
Togo
Distance
3,333 km
2,071 mi / 1,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LFW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lome-Tokoin Airport
IATA Code KGL LFW
ICAO Code HRYR DXXX
City Kigali Lome
Country Rwanda Togo
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lome
Elevation 4,859 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 6.170000, 1.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Lome (LFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo is 3,333 kilometers (2,071 miles / 1,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Togo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Kigali, it's 04:22 in Lome.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,787 feet between the two airports. Lome-Tokoin Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lome (LFW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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