KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,832 km
1,138 miles
LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Distance
1,832 km
1,138 mi / 989 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL LLI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lalibella Airport
IATA Code KGL LLI
ICAO Code HRYR HALL
City Kigali Lalibela
Country Rwanda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,506 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.970000, 38.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Lalibela (LLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia is 1,832 kilometers (1,138 miles / 989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 14:38 in Kigali, it's 15:38 in Lalibela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,647 feet between the two airports. Lalibella Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lalibela (LLI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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