# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA)

> 5,888 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,888 km / 3,659 mi / 3,179 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 117° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Spain
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 03:24 in Kigali, it's 02:24 in Gran Canaria Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,781 ft (LPA 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

### [Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lpa-gran-canaria-island-gran-canaria-airport/1ef266de-e785-6fa0-b58d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gran Canaria Island, Spain
- ICAO: GCLP
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
- Coordinates: 27.930000, -15.390000
- Elevation: 78 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:24 in Kigali, it's 02:24 in Gran Canaria Island.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lpa-gran-canaria-island-gran-canaria-airport/1ef266de-e785-6fa0-b58d-06bb2780ed98)
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