KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,008 km
4,355 miles
LPP
Lappeenranta
Finland
Distance
7,008 km
4,355 mi / 3,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
359°
north

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Airport Comparison

KGL LPP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Lappeenranta Airport
IATA Code KGL LPP
ICAO Code HRYR EFLP
City Kigali Lappeenranta
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 349 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.040000, 28.140000

Kigali (KGL) to Lappeenranta (LPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) in Lappeenranta, Finland is 7,008 kilometers (4,355 miles / 3,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Kigali, it's 15:58 in Lappeenranta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,510 feet between the two airports. Lappeenranta Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Lappeenranta (LPP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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