# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Likoma Island (LIX)

> 1,233 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,233 km / 766 mi / 666 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 156° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 335° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Malawi
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 06:44 in Kigali, it's 06:44 in Likoma Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,259 ft (LIX is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Likoma Island Airport (LIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lix-likoma-island-likoma-island-airport/1ef266de-e001-6b44-9830-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Likoma Island, Malawi
- ICAO: FWLK
- Timezone: Africa/Blantyre
- Coordinates: -12.080000, 34.730000
- Elevation: 1,600 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Likoma Island Airport (LIX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lix-likoma-island-likoma-island-airport/1ef266de-e001-6b44-9830-06bb2780ed98)
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